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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: $26,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $141,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $130,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10V10 PlusGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $24,995
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $23,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700    
All-weather floor mats 545 545 235
Cargo net     100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651    
All-weather floor mats 507 507 185
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 1,820 1,120 335
Options (change) 1,693 1,042 265
Destination 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $167,270 $193,570 $26,150
Total Invoice $155,740 $180,199 $25,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,483
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10V10 PlusGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine540hp V10610hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$167,270$193,570$26,150
Adjustments for Features-10,930-13,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,340$179,865$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,525$0
Total Invoice$155,740$180,199$25,080
Adjustments for Features-10,177-12,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$145,563$167,441$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,878$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10V10 PlusGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,185$15,960$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,930$13,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,177-12,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in167.5 in
Width76.4 in70.5 in
Height48.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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