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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $89,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $82,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $23,035 $32,631
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100      
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953      
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 2,850 650 6,000 0
Options (change) 2,651 605 5,760 0
Destination 1,200 1,200 770 770
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $120,350 $150,850 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $112,157 $140,585 $29,565 $33,401

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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: $88,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,469
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8525hp V10200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$120,350$150,850$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-1,205-2,9950-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,145$147,855$30,765$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,710$0$3,295
Total Invoice$112,157$140,585$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-1,123-2,7910-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,034$137,794$29,565$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,760$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights  $125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,045$7,835$4,840$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$2,995$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,123-2,7910-673

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested235055%
Total Not Requested190045%

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