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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: $24,885

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $26,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimSS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $47,400
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
AWD 2,159  
Cargo net 80  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Options (change) 2,350 1,900
Options (change) 2,239 1,810
Destination 850 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $24,885 $51,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,757
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimSS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/40-18
Total Price$24,885$51,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$48,455

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

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimSS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652

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

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length179.8 in180.6 in
Width70.8 in69.8 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,481 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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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%

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