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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: $34,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,195 $53,100
Base Invoice $32,827 $49,384
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 0 1,575
Options (change) 0 1,466
Destination 795 925
Total Price $34,990 $55,600
Total Invoice $33,622 $51,775

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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: $16,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,614
Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,990$55,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$51,800
Total Invoice$33,622$51,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$48,236

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

Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,200$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,539

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

Model Year20132016
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.3,925 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
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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