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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $22,747 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Autobahn Package 5,530      
Sport Package   750    
Premium Plus Package   3,550    
Navigation Package   3,050 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Proximity key   550 550  
Autobahn Package 5,310      
Sport Package   697    
Premium Plus Package   3,301    
Navigation Package   2,837 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Proximity key   511 511  
Options (change) 5,530 8,375 4,075 475
Options (change) 5,310 7,789 3,791 443
Destination 770 895 895 895
Total Price $29,995 $47,120 $55,870 $70,270
Total Invoice $28,827 $43,885 $52,024 $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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$29,995$47,120$55,870$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,015-3,990-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$43,105$51,880$63,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,775$20,890
Total Invoice$28,827$43,885$52,024$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,739-3,715-5,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$40,146$48,309$59,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,163$19,428

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
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 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
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
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
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$3,025$7,040$7,015$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,015$3,990$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,739-3,715-5,842

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

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.2 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 key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested280066%
Total Not Requested145034%

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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested79054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested79054%

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