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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 Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $23,465
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $21,885
Navigation system 2,100     1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Autobahn Package       2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link       295
Xenon HID headlights       700
Navigation system 1,953     1,546
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Autobahn Package       2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link       254
Xenon HID headlights       618
Options (change) 2,850 650 650 5,560
Options (change) 2,651 605 605 5,024
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 750
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $200,800 $29,775
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $186,979 $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 Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$121,300$153,900$200,800$29,775
Adjustments for Features-1,515-3,305-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,785$150,595$196,435$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$76,650$0
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$186,979$27,659
Adjustments for Features-1,413-3,080-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,694$140,345$182,914$27,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,651$71,220$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$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$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
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$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,595$7,385$8,445$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$3,305$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,413-3,080-4,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122010
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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