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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $23,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimRS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $54,400
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 190
Cargo net 100 80
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   170
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 177
Cargo net 80 74
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   158
Options (change) 1,435 9,715
Options (change) 1,321 9,037
Destination 850 975
Total Price $42,070 $65,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,739
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimRS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$42,070$65,090
Adjustments for Features0-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$57,900

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimRS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,694

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in111.2 in
Length167.6 in186.3 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.2 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97535%
Total Not Requested181565%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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