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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: $37,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $51,400
Base Invoice $33,403 $47,802
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 177
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,955 765
Options (change) 1,836 713
Destination 795 975
Total Price $37,545 $53,140
Total Invoice $36,034 $49,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,044
Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,545$53,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$46,255
Total Invoice$36,034$49,490
Adjustments for Features0-6,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$43,078

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

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,412

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

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in186.1 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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