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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: $31,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $40,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $37,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI SERS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $70,900
Base Invoice $26,673 $65,938
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,790 550
Options (change) 2,510 511
Destination 820 925
Total Price $31,395 $72,375
Total Invoice $30,003 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,322
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI SERS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4450hp V8
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$31,395$72,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$68,025
Total Invoice$30,003$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-4,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,003$63,325

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI SERS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,049

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.3 in
Length167.5 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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