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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: $41,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $17,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $49,200
Base Invoice $34,225 $45,756
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295  
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Prestige Package   5,900
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114  
7-speed automated manual   930
Prestige Package   5,488
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,640 11,225
Options (change) 4,324 10,441
Destination 820 925
Total Price $41,110 $61,350
Total Invoice $39,369 $57,122

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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: $18,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,342
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,110$61,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,110$59,835
Total Invoice$39,369$57,122
Adjustments for Features0-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,369$55,711

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,411

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length167.5 in185.1 in
Width70.8 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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