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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $32,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,160

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $28,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimTDIA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $59,500
Base Invoice $23,937 $55,337
Tech Package 3,405  
All-weather floor mats 235 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   185
Tech Package 3,268  
All-weather floor mats 185 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   172
Options (change) 3,640 955
Options (change) 3,453 889
Destination 770 925
Total Price $29,345 $61,380
Total Invoice $28,160 $57,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,165
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimTDIA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG25/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,345$61,380
Adjustments for Features0-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$52,975
Total Invoice$28,160$57,151
Adjustments for Features0-7,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,160$49,325

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimTDIA6 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,826

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.6 in
Length165.4 in194.2 in
Width70.3 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.4,277 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 TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested50018%

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