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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIA6
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $49,900
Base Invoice $33,207 $46,408
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 131
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 1,735 615
Options (change) 1,625 574
Destination 770 875
Total Price $37,095 $51,390
Total Invoice $35,602 $47,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,835
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIA6
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,095$51,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$49,865
Total Invoice$35,602$47,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$46,437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIA6
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIA6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.7 in
Length165.4 in193.9 in
Width70.3 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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