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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,770

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,862

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $18,526 $34,504 $50,128
Leather Package 800    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Leather Package 706    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 800 5,375 475
Options (change) 706 5,001 443
Destination 630 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,770 $43,350 $56,550
Total Invoice $19,862 $40,380 $52,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,370
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$21,770$43,350$56,550
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,770$36,750$49,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200
Total Invoice$19,862$40,380$52,746
Adjustments for Features0-6,148-6,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,862$34,232$46,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,358

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$525$7,125$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,148-6,156

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in108.3 in
Length164.9 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested157589%

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