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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: $12,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,636

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $10,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI SEA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $26,904 $34,318 $49,895
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Lighting Package 995    
Sport Package   1,450  
Premium Plus Package   3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Lighting Package 856    
Sport Package   1,349  
Premium Plus Package   3,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,095 5,625 475
Options (change) 1,912 5,234 443
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,940 $43,400 $56,300
Total Invoice $29,636 $40,427 $52,513

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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: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,863
Model Year201620112011
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)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,940$43,400$56,300
Adjustments for Features-750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$43,400$56,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,650
Total Invoice$29,636$40,427$52,513
Adjustments for Features-720-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,564$40,427$52,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,853

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

Model Year201620112011
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 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
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$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  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$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$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$4,925$4,850$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-720-233

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

Model Year20162011
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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.0 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

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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

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