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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120222022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $23,323 $39,480 $48,787
Autobahn Package 5,530    
All-weather floor mats 235 195 195
Navigation Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Plus Package   4,200 3,600
S Line Interior Package   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Cargo mat   120 120
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
All-weather floor mats 176 184 184
Navigation Package   1,411 1,411
Premium Plus Package   3,948 3,384
S Line Interior Package   471  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560 560
Cargo mat   112 112
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   936  
Options (change) 5,765 8,105 6,010
Options (change) 5,486 7,622 5,651
Destination 770 1,095 1,095
Total Price $30,830 $51,200 $59,005
Total Invoice $29,579 $48,197 $55,533

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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: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,745
Model Year201120222022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$30,830$51,200$59,005
Adjustments for Features0-11,550-12,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$39,650$46,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,980
Total Invoice$29,579$48,197$55,533
Adjustments for Features0-10,873-11,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$37,324$43,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,562

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

Model Year201120222022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTIA4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Traffic light information $50$50
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
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
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$14,225$15,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,550$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,873-11,647

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

Model Year20112022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in187.5 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.0 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Total Requested4509%
Total Not Requested437591%
S Line Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Total Requested4509%
Total Not Requested437591%

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