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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: $29,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $90,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $83,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $28,025
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $26,904
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
iPod integration   0 0  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Special order charge     1,200  
Lighting Package       995
Cargo net       100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
iPod integration   0 0  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Special order charge     1,116  
Lighting Package       856
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 4,350 1,095
Options (change) 1,418 1,418 4,046 936
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $119,975 $154,775 $204,500 $29,940
Total Invoice $111,874 $144,238 $190,420 $28,660

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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: $90,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,295
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$119,975$154,775$204,500$29,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-3,575-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,975$152,360$200,925$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,385$80,950$0
Total Invoice$111,874$144,238$190,420$28,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,251-3,329-81
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,874$141,987$187,091$28,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,113$75,217$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
Trim4.25.2GTGTI SE
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 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200$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
Cargo net $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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, 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$125$125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration $100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $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 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,745$8,160$9,320$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$3,575$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,251-3,329-81

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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