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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: $41,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,554

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $51,900
Base Invoice $34,225 $48,787
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
All-weather floor mats 235 195
Premium Plus Package   3,600
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation Package   1,500
Cargo mat   120
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
All-weather floor mats 185 184
Premium Plus Package   3,384
S Sport Package   2,351
Navigation Package   1,411
Cargo mat   112
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
Options (change) 4,875 8,510
Options (change) 4,509 8,002
Destination 820 1,095
Total Price $41,345 $61,505
Total Invoice $39,554 $57,884

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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: $14,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,566
Model Year20162022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,345$61,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$55,380
Total Invoice$39,554$57,884
Adjustments for Features0-5,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,554$52,120

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

Model Year20162022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Traffic light information $50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,350$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,764

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

Model Year20162022
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.5 in187.5 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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 information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested155032%
Total Not Requested327568%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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