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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $23,323 $30,227 $44,268
Autobahn Package 5,530    
S Line Plus Package   2,950  
Prestige Package   9,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     3,050
Proximity key     550
Autobahn Package 5,310    
S Line Plus Package   2,743  
Prestige Package   9,067  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     2,837
Proximity key     511
Options (change) 5,530 13,175 4,075
Options (change) 5,310 12,253 3,791
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $30,595 $46,570 $52,570
Total Invoice $29,403 $43,375 $48,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,093
Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$46,570$52,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$42,405$48,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750
Total Invoice$29,403$43,375$48,954
Adjustments for Features0-3,879-4,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$39,496$44,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,347

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,715$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,879-4,111

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in185.1 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested350086%
Total Not Requested55014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242544%
Total Not Requested311556%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested79054%

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