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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $25,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $23,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGLSA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $17,138 $39,618 $50,592
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
All-weather floor mats 99 190 190
Cargo net 69 80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Heated front seats   500  
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
All-weather floor mats 64 177 177
Cargo net 55 74 74
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Heated front seats   466  
Options (change) 598 1,345 845
Options (change) 499 1,253 787
Destination 630 975 975
Total Price $19,618 $44,920 $56,220
Total Invoice $18,267 $41,846 $52,354

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,636
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGLSA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM5S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$19,618$44,920$56,220
Adjustments for Features0-9,600-13,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$35,320$42,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,350
Total Invoice$18,267$41,846$52,354
Adjustments for Features0-8,943-12,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$32,903$39,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,833

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGLSA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$600$10,200$14,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,600$13,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,943-12,618

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

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in111.2 in
Length164.9 in186.3 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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