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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $88,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $115,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $33,667 $0
Navigation system 2,100      
Rearview camera 1,000      
iPod integration 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900    
Cargo net     100 100
Navigation system 1,953      
Rearview camera 930      
iPod integration 93 93    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 4,750 1,650 100 100
Options (change) 4,418 1,535 80 80
Destination 1,250 1,250 850 850
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $124,900 $159,800 $36,020 $40,735
Total Invoice $116,455 $148,912 $34,597 $930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,609
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$124,900$159,800$36,020$40,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,620-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,900$158,600$33,400$37,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,700$0$3,640
Total Invoice$116,455$148,912$34,597$930
Adjustments for Features0-1,118-2,516-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,455$147,794$32,081$846
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,339$31,235$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,370$6,790$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,620$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118-2,516-84

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.6 in
Width75.0 in70.8 in
Height49.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.553.7 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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