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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: $38,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $128,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelR8Golf / GTI
TrimV10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $162,900 $36,945
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 545 235
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Cargo net   100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
All-weather floor mats 507 185
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 1,820 335
Options (change) 1,693 265
Destination 1,250 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $167,270 $38,275

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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: $125,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151,589
Model Year20172021
ModelR8Golf / GTI
TrimV10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine540hp V10228hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$167,270$38,275
Adjustments for Features-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$164,165$38,275

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelR8Golf / GTI
TrimV10GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$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$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,660$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelR8Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in167.6 in
Width76.4 in70.8 in
Height48.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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