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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: $29,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $91,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,659

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $85,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $23,465
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $21,885
Navigation system 2,100   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Autobahn Package     2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link     295
Xenon HID headlights     700
Navigation system 1,953   1,546
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Autobahn Package     2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link     254
Xenon HID headlights     618
Options (change) 2,850 650 5,560
Options (change) 2,651 605 5,024
Destination 1,250 1,250 750
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $29,775
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $27,659

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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: $90,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,035
Model Year201120112010
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$121,300$153,900$29,775
Adjustments for Features-1,515-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,785$150,595$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$0
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$27,659
Adjustments for Features-1,413-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,694$140,345$27,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,651$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112010
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
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  $50
No leather in second row$-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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,445$7,235$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,413-3,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112010
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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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