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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,770

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,862

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $18,526 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Leather Package 800      
Sport Package   750    
Premium Plus Package   3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Leather Package 706      
Sport Package   697    
Premium Plus Package   3,301    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 800 4,775 475 475
Options (change) 706 4,441 443 443
Destination 630 895 895 895
Total Price $21,770 $43,520 $52,270 $70,270
Total Invoice $19,862 $40,537 $48,676 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,434
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$21,770$43,520$52,270$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,700-6,600-10,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,770$36,820$45,670$59,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$23,100
Total Invoice$19,862$40,537$48,676$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-6,241-6,146-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,862$34,296$42,530$55,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,234$21,485

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$525$7,225$7,125$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,700$6,600$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,241-6,146-9,635

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
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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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 / RS5 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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