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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: $30,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,636

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $22,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $53,100
Base Invoice $26,904 $49,384
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package 995  
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package 856  
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,095 1,575
Options (change) 1,912 1,466
Destination 820 925
Total Price $30,940 $55,600
Total Invoice $29,636 $51,775

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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: $22,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,044
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,940$55,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,940$53,350
Total Invoice$29,636$51,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,636$49,680

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimGTI SES5 3.0T
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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095

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

Model Year20162016
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.3,925 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 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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