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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $82,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $36,495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Options (change) 2,650 0
Options (change) 2,465 0
Destination 1,200 920
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $120,150 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,153
Model Year20092020
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8228hp 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$120,150$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,150$33,270

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092020
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Trim4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,270$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092020
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.5 in167.6 in
Width75.0 in70.8 in
Height49.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.553.7 ft3

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