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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: $34,760

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,401

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $32,631 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Sport Package   1,450 1,450  
Premium Plus Package   3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Sport Package   1,349 1,349  
Premium Plus Package   3,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 0 5,425 1,925 475
Options (change) 0 5,048 1,792 443
Destination 770 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,760 $42,250 $46,750 $55,000
Total Invoice $33,401 $39,353 $43,537 $51,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,760$42,250$46,750$55,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,025-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$41,175$44,725$53,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$12,500
Total Invoice$33,401$39,353$43,537$51,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,001-1,886-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,401$38,352$41,651$50,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,299$11,712

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

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,650$5,600$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,025$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001-1,886-1,236

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

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,882 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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

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%

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