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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,945 $36,900 $53,650
Sport Package   1,450  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sport Package   1,349  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 13,225 8,975
Options (change) 0 12,304 8,350
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,940 $51,000 $64,800

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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: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,517
Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,940$51,000$64,800
Adjustments for Features-5850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,355$51,000$64,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,550

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

Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGTI AutobahnA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
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  
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$5,240$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-233

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

Model Year20212011
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.3,683 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft312.0 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested146536%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122550%
Total Not Requested121550%

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