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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: $9,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $23,323 $33,388 $45,756
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 5,530 3,675 575
Options (change) 5,310 3,420 536
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $30,595 $40,500 $50,700
Total Invoice $29,403 $37,733 $47,217

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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: $7,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,234
Model Year201120162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$40,500$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$38,250$47,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$29,403$37,733$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,096-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$35,637$44,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,646

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

Model Year201120162016
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 
Full-size spare tire$225  
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 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,475$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,096-2,934

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

Model Year20112016
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 system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested270067%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

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