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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: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $13,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI SEA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $26,673 $34,504 $50,128
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Lighting Package 995    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Proximity key   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Lighting Package 856    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Proximity key   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,095 8,475 3,575
Options (change) 1,912 7,883 3,325
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,700 $46,450 $59,650
Total Invoice $29,405 $43,262 $55,628

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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: $13,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,934
Model Year201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI SEA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,700$46,450$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$44,385$57,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,950
Total Invoice$29,405$43,262$55,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,923-2,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$41,339$53,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,130

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI SEA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,140$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,923-2,159

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

Model Year20152012
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.3,882 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

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