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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: $42,390

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,395 $37,100 $53,900
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sport Package   1,000  
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sport Package   930  
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,100 12,775 8,875
Options (change) 1,056 11,883 8,257
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,390 $50,750 $64,950

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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: $10,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,431
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,390$50,750$64,950
Adjustments for Features-2,6100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,780$50,750$64,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950

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

Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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, passenger 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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,275$5,665$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200-233

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

Model Year20192012
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.3,882 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
17.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested280066%
Total Not Requested141534%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%

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