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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIRA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $39,618 $50,592
Autobahn Package 6,200      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 190 190
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720    
Convenience Package     900  
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Heated front seats     500  
Cargo mat     170 170
Autobahn Package 5,952      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 177 177
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651    
Convenience Package     838  
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Heated front seats     466  
Cargo mat     158 158
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 3,585 935
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 3,339 871
Destination 795 795 975 975
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $47,160 $56,310
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $43,932 $52,438

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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: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIRA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,025$37,545$47,160$56,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,275-9,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$40,885$47,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0$6,375
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$43,932$52,438
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-5,845-8,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$38,087$44,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0$5,923

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIRA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,750$9,075$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,275$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-5,845-8,428

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

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in111.2 in
Length165.4 in186.3 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested270067%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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