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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: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $25,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $22,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $50,500
Base Invoice $26,673 $46,966
Lighting Package 995  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   1,700
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Lighting Package 856  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   1,580
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Options (change) 2,095 3,475
Options (change) 1,912 3,221
Destination 820 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $30,700 $56,050
Total Invoice $29,405 $52,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,456
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,700$56,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$53,475
Total Invoice$29,405$52,262
Adjustments for Features0-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$49,861

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

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,401

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
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.3,891 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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