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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $33,770

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimRS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $71,900
All-weather floor mats 235 200
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   190
All-weather floor mats 185 186
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   178
Options (change) 1,435 2,965
Options (change) 1,321 2,760
Destination 850 975
Total Price $42,070 $75,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,555
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimRS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4450hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$42,070$75,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$71,675

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
TrimRS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,877

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA6 / S6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length167.6 in194.2 in
Width70.8 in73.8 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

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