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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: $8,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $30,713 $46,137
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Convenience Package     2,100 2,125
S Line Package     1,200  
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Convenience Package     1,953 1,977
S Line Package     1,115  
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     466 466
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,375 5,050
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,930 4,699
Destination 770 770 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $40,175 $57,135
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $37,418 $53,311

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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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,082
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 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, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$40,175$57,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,430-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$36,745$53,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$16,810
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$37,418$53,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,195-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$34,223$49,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$15,748

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

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGTIRA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Metal pedals$75$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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,950$5,430$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,430$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,195-3,340

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

Model Year20122008
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested320079%
Total Not Requested85021%

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 Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested775119%
Total Not Requested-125-19%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

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