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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $51,400
Base Invoice $35,131 $47,802
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Cargo net 100 80
All-weather floor mats 235 190
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Cargo net 80 74
All-weather floor mats 185 177
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,830 5,945
Options (change) 2,661 5,531
Destination 820 975
Total Price $40,245 $58,320
Total Invoice $38,612 $54,308

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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: $12,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,085
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$40,245$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,245$52,295
Total Invoice$38,612$54,308
Adjustments for Features0-5,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$48,697

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,865$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,611

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.5 in186.1 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

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