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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $31,340 $48,500
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $29,053 $44,669
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Cold Weather Package     775  
Premium Package     1,900  
Convenience Package     1,900 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Tire-pressure monitor     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Heated front seats       450
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Cold Weather Package     705  
Premium Package     1,729  
Convenience Package     1,729 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Tire-pressure monitor     228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)     228  
Bluetooth cell phone link     455 455
Navigation system     1,911 1,775
Heated front seats       410
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 8,150 4,625
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 7,417 4,210
Destination 770 770 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $40,210 $55,545
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $37,190 $51,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,154
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp I4200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8150, 10150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$40,210$55,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,130-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$37,080$52,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$15,485
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$37,190$51,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,895-2,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$34,295$48,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$14,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
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
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,775$3,725$4,905$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,130$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,895-2,752

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122007
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in180.6 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750120%
Total Not Requested-125-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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