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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,785 $50,500
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,390
Technology Package   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   2,178
Technology Package   1,580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 1,100 5,865
Options (change) 1,056 5,399
Destination 850 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,735 $58,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,657
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,735$58,440
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$58,440

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
TrimRS5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,400$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.3 in
Length167.6 in182.1 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,891 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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