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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,145

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $53,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,733

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $49,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDITDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $28,395
Base Invoice $76,727 $27,259
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Driver Assistance Package   695
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Driver Assistance Package   598
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,300 1,930
Options (change) 1,209 1,654
Destination 895 820
Total Price $84,695 $31,145
Total Invoice $78,831 $29,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,530
Model Year20142015
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDITDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG30/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$84,695$31,145
Adjustments for Features-10,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,415$31,145
Total Invoice$78,831$29,733
Adjustments for Features-9,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,263$29,733

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDITDI SEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,430$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in103.8 in
Length207.4 in167.5 in
Width76.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,080 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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