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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,095 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $24,091 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Driver's Edition 4,600      
Sport Package   1,000    
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Driver's Edition 4,416      
Sport Package   930    
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Options (change) 4,600 3,850 550 550
Options (change) 4,416 3,581 511 511
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $30,515 $44,775 $53,975 $72,375
Total Invoice $29,327 $41,706 $50,263 $67,374

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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: $11,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,631
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$30,515$44,775$53,975$72,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,925-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$41,825$51,050$65,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,225$23,825
Total Invoice$29,327$41,706$50,263$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-2,748-2,724-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$38,958$47,539$61,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,581$22,156

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

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr 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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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   
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 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$3,050$6,000$5,975$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,925$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,748-2,724-6,260

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

Model Year20142015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%

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 seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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