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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI AutobahnS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,495 $50,900 $68,900
Prestige Package   6,650  
Driver Assist Package   3,250 3,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     3,550
Prestige Package   6,185  
Driver Assist Package   3,023 3,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     3,301
Options (change) 0 11,625 7,275
Options (change) 0 10,814 6,767
Destination 920 895 895
Total Price $37,415 $63,420 $77,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,391
Model Year202020132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI AutobahnS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,415$63,420$77,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,415$61,555$72,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,050

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

Model Year202020132013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGTI AutobahnS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
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
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,990$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,736-4,156

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

Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5 / RS5
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.3,683 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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested106539%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested81545%
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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