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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $54,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelA8A8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $36,495
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000  
LED headlights 1,600    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790  
LED headlights 1,488    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Options (change) 5,900 3,000 0
Options (change) 5,487 2,790 0
Destination 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $91,475 $138,675 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,880
Model Year201220122020
ModelA8A8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8500hp W12228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$91,475$138,675$37,415
Adjustments for Features-7,880-13,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,595$125,245$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,650$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122020
ModelA8A8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,705$18,255$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,880$13,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,334-12,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,454 lb.2,874 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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