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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIA4A4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $34,900 $37,300
Base Invoice $33,667 $32,458 $34,690
Technology Package   3,250  
Premium Plus Package   3,800 3,800
Sport Package   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Prestige Package     4,800
Technology Package   3,024  
Premium Plus Package   3,534 3,534
Sport Package   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Prestige Package     4,464
Options (change) 0 8,375 10,925
Options (change) 0 7,792 10,162
Destination 850 950 950
Total Price $35,920 $44,225 $49,175
Total Invoice $34,517 $41,200 $45,802

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIA4A4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4190hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,920$44,225$49,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$42,210$45,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650
Total Invoice$34,517$41,200$45,802
Adjustments for Features0-1,877-3,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$39,323$42,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,391

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4

Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIA4A4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$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$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle exit assist $25$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$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,640$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,877-3,088

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A4

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIA4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.6 in186.1 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 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
17.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122561%
Total Not Requested79039%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested190058%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested190058%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested174059%

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