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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: $32,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $41,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $37,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI SERS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $68,900
Base Invoice $26,904 $64,078
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Driver Assist Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Driver Assist Package   3,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,590 3,725
Options (change) 3,198 3,466
Destination 820 895
Total Price $32,435 $73,520
Total Invoice $30,922 $68,439

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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: $37,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,259
Model Year20162013
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, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,435$73,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$70,020
Total Invoice$30,922$68,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$65,181

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

Model Year20162013
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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 
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
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 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,258

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

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

Model Year20162013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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