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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $51,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $47,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $23,803 $33,403
All-weather floor mats 225 225 235 235
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
All-weather floor mats 209 209 185 185
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 225 225 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 209 209 6,137 1,836
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $83,700 $93,200 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $77,909 $86,744 $30,735 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,557
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,700$93,200$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-12,480-15,7300-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,220$77,470$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$3,570
Total Invoice$77,909$86,744$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-11,617-14,6400-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,292$72,104$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$3,427

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

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$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 window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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, driver 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,020$19,270$3,540$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,480$15,730$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,617-14,6400-1,872

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in101.5 in
Length207.4 in165.4 in
Width76.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested345085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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