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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: $31,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,966

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Trim1.8T SELS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $47,400
Base Invoice $28,210 $43,668
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100  
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80  
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 1,095 8,250
Options (change) 936 7,589
Destination 820 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $31,300 $57,670
Total Invoice $29,966 $53,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,473
Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Trim1.8T SELS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,300$57,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$55,680
Total Invoice$29,966$53,277
Adjustments for Features0-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,966$51,439

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

Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Trim1.8T SELS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length179.6 in180.6 in
Width70.8 in69.8 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft359.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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