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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,495 $39,900 $50,500
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,850  
S Line Package   2,900  
6-speed manual   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,721  
S Line Package   2,698  
6-speed manual   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Options (change) 0 9,815 5,065
Options (change) 0 9,075 4,656
Destination 920 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,415 $50,490 $57,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,079
Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,415$50,490$57,640
Adjustments for Features-1,6750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,740$50,490$57,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800

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

Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,050$5,375$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-410-326

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

Model Year20202008
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 Weight2,874 lb.3,738 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 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
S Line 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
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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