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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: $22,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $49,200
Prestige Package   5,900
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Prestige Package   5,488
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 10,225
Options (change) 0 9,511
Destination 995 925
Total Price $37,940 $60,350

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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: $19,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,879
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,940$60,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,940$57,860

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

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIA4 / S4
TrimGTI AutobahnS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,318

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

Model Year20212016
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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested146551%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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