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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $32,500 $47,600
Prestige Package   9,750 6,250
S Line Plus Package   2,950  
Driver Assist Package   3,250 3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Prestige Package   9,067 5,813
S Line Plus Package   2,743  
Driver Assist Package   3,023 3,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Options (change) 0 16,425 11,225
Options (change) 0 15,276 10,442
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $37,940 $49,820 $59,720

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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: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,388
Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$37,940$49,820$59,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,940$48,730$57,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,500

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

Model Year202120132013
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,190$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-2,318

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

Model Year20212013
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 Weight2,874 lb.3,510 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 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested327559%
Total Not Requested226541%
S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested146547%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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