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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: $36,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $51,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,493

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $46,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $91,500 $34,095
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,096 $32,651
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 1,095
Executive Package 1,500    
Cargo net     100
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 942
Executive Package 1,396    
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,750 2,250 1,195
Options (change) 3,489 2,093 1,022
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $87,200 $94,700 $36,110
Total Invoice $81,164 $88,139 $34,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,079
Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8220hp 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)265/40-20265/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$87,200$94,700$36,110
Adjustments for Features-10,305-10,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,895$83,745$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$81,164$88,139$34,493
Adjustments for Features-9,592-10,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,572$77,943$34,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,371$0

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI 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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
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 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
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$15,880$16,530$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,305$10,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,592-10,1960

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,465 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280093%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%

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