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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: $40,970

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $101,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10 RWSV10R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $39,785
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 545 545 235
Cargo net     100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
All-weather floor mats 507 507 185
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 1,120 1,120 335
Options (change) 1,042 1,042 265
Destination 1,250 1,250 850
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $142,370 $168,570 $40,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,488
Model Year201820182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10 RWSV10R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine532hp V10532hp V10292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$142,370$168,570$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,370$165,820$40,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelR8R8Golf / GTI
TrimV10 RWSV10R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
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 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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 light, rear$100$100 
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,410$7,160$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560-20

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
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.2,946 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 R

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

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