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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: $90,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $83,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $170,545 $28,025
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $158,607 $26,904
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900    
iPod integration   100 100  
Lighting Package       995
Cargo net       100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837    
iPod integration   93 93  
Lighting Package       856
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 1,550 1,650 750 1,095
Options (change) 1,442 1,535 698 936
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $120,700 $157,100 $175,545 $29,940
Total Invoice $112,549 $146,401 $163,555 $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: $90,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,362
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
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$120,700$157,100$175,545$29,940
Adjustments for Features-565-2,530-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,135$154,570$169,690$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,435$49,555$0
Total Invoice$112,549$146,401$163,555$28,660
Adjustments for Features-527-2,358-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,022$144,043$158,100$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,021$46,078$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelR8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
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
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
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 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
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 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,270$8,235$11,560$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$2,530$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-527-2,358-5,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.5 in
Width75.0 in70.5 in
Height49.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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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