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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,480

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $85,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $79,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $109,000 $23,465
Base Invoice $101,370 $21,885
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Autobahn Package   2,815
Xenon HID headlights   700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860 1,546
Autobahn Package   2,606
Xenon HID headlights   618
Options (change) 2,650 5,265
Options (change) 2,465 4,770
Destination 1,000 750
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $114,750 $29,480
Total Invoice $106,935 $27,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,514
Model Year20082010
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$114,750$29,480
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,660$29,480
Total Invoice$106,935$27,405
Adjustments for Features-1,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,919$27,405

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082010
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,620$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0160

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See a complete comparison of Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082010
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length174.5 in165.4 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height49.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		3.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		3.546.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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