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Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelQ5Q5Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,600 $43,000 $29,385
Base Invoice $33,108 $39,990 $28,210
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Navigation Plus Package 3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 550    
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Navigation Plus Package 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Proximity key 511    
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 8,325 3,475 1,235
Options (change) 7,744 3,233 1,056
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $44,800 $47,350 $31,440
Total Invoice $41,727 $44,098 $30,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667
Model Year201220122016
ModelQ5Q5Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4270hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,800$47,350$31,440
Adjustments for Features-5,340-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,460$42,160$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$41,727$44,098$30,086
Adjustments for Features-4,974-4,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,753$39,264$30,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122016
ModelQ5Q5Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,865$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,974-4,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelQ5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in103.5 in
Length182.2 in179.6 in
Width74.0 in70.8 in
Height65.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested100031%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97570%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97570%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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