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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: $38,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,945 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Cargo net 100      
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Premium Package   1,850 1,050 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Cargo net 80      
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Premium Package   1,684 956 2,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Options (change) 100 7,925 6,725 7,050
Options (change) 80 7,214 6,122 6,417
Destination 995 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,040 $39,985 $43,835 $56,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,975
Model Year2021200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,040$39,985$43,835$56,870
Adjustments for Features-2,2350-200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,805$39,985$43,635$56,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650$16,435

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

Model Year2021200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,400$5,165$5,365$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0$200$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-630-185-415

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

Model Year20212006
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in180.6 in
Width70.8 in69.8 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested67543%
Total Not Requested90057%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

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 mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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