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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: $38,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $87,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $36,945
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Rearview camera 1,000    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900  
iPod integration 100 100  
Cargo net     100
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Rearview camera 930    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651 651  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837  
iPod integration 93 93  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,450 2,350 100
Options (change) 5,069 2,186 80
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $125,600 $160,500 $38,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116,105
Model Year201520152021
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$125,600$160,500$38,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,600$159,300$35,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,700$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152021
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV8V10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,370$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118-74

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152021
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.2,874 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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