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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $48,100
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Options (change) 1,100 8,800
Options (change) 1,056 8,187
Destination 850 895
Total Price $41,735 $57,795

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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: $16,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,928
Model Year20182014
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,735$57,795
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,350$57,795

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

Model Year20182014
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimRS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
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
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,950$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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

Model Year20182014
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length167.6 in185.1 in
Width70.8 in71.9 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.4 ft3

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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
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested141549%

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