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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $22,747 $34,318 $49,895
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Sport Package   1,450  
Premium Plus Package   3,700  
Navigation Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Sport Package   1,349  
Premium Plus Package   3,442  
Navigation Package   2,371 2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,530 8,175 3,025
Options (change) 5,310 7,605 2,814
Destination 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,995 $45,950 $58,850
Total Invoice $28,827 $42,798 $54,884

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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: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,140
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,995$45,950$58,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$42,910$55,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,650
Total Invoice$28,827$42,798$54,884
Adjustments for Features0-2,831-3,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$39,967$51,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,849

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
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$2,575$5,615$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,831-3,068

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

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length165.4 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested240056%
Total Not Requested185044%

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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested59048%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested59048%

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