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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: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $22,747 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Autobahn Package 5,530      
Sport Package   1,000    
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package       2,900
Autobahn Package 5,310      
Sport Package   930    
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Technology Package       2,698
Options (change) 5,530 3,850 550 3,450
Options (change) 5,310 3,581 511 3,209
Destination 770 925 925 925
Total Price $29,995 $44,775 $53,975 $75,275
Total Invoice $28,827 $41,706 $50,263 $70,072

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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: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,317
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$29,995$44,775$53,975$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-2,725-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$42,025$51,250$67,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,225$25,310
Total Invoice$28,827$41,706$50,263$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,562-2,538-7,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$39,144$47,725$62,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,581$23,537

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

Model Year2011201520152015
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Rearview camera   $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
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $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$200$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$5,775$5,750$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$2,725$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,562-2,538-7,391

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

Model Year20112015
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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested67548%
Total Not Requested74052%

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