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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $92,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $85,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelR8R8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $25,095
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $24,091
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 100 100 100  
Driver's Edition         4,600
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 93 93 93  
Driver's Edition         4,416
Options (change) 2,850 750 750 750 4,600
Options (change) 2,651 698 698 698 4,416
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0
Total Price $123,000 $158,900 $178,500 $203,600 $30,515
Total Invoice $114,688 $148,075 $166,303 $189,555 $29,327

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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: $90,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,268
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelR8R8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$123,000$158,900$178,500$203,600$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,245-4,045-7,420-8,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,755$154,855$171,080$194,830$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,100$50,325$74,075$0
Total Invoice$114,688$148,075$166,303$189,555$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,093-3,769-6,913-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,595$144,306$159,390$181,390$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,711$46,795$68,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelR8R8R8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetitionGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,735$8,535$11,910$13,260$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$4,045$7,420$8,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,093-3,769-6,913-8,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.4 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height49.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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