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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: $30,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $85,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $79,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $109,000 $27,785
Base Invoice $101,370 $26,673
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Driver Assistance Package   695
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Driver Assistance Package   598
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,150 1,790
Options (change) 3,860 1,534
Destination 1,000 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $116,250 $30,395
Total Invoice $108,330 $29,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,182
Model Year20082015
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$116,250$30,395
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,120$30,395
Total Invoice$108,330$29,027
Adjustments for Features-1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,209$29,027

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,070$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.5 in167.5 in
Width75.0 in70.5 in
Height49.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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