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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $96,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,500 $39,785
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,000 1,100
Options (change) 2,790 1,056
Destination 875 850
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $138,675 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,783
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine500hp W12292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$138,675$41,735
Adjustments for Features-11,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,470$41,735

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,280$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelA8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in103.8 in
Length207.4 in167.6 in
Width76.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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