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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: $90,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $83,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $27,785
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $26,673
Convenience Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875  
iPod integration   0  
Driver Assistance Package     695
Lighting Package     995
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813  
iPod integration   0  
Driver Assistance Package     598
Lighting Package     856
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,625 1,525 1,790
Options (change) 3,371 1,418 1,534
Destination 1,200 1,200 820
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0
Total Price $121,125 $151,725 $30,395
Total Invoice $112,877 $141,398 $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: $90,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,473
Model Year201020102015
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8525hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$121,125$151,725$30,395
Adjustments for Features-405-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,720$149,820$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,100$0
Total Invoice$112,877$141,398$29,027
Adjustments for Features-377-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,500$139,623$29,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,123$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102015
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $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 lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,645$7,145$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-377-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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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