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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $29,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,634

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $26,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA7
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,650 $59,250
Base Invoice $34,225 $55,103
Driver Assistance Package 1,295 2,500
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Prestige Package   6,330
Sport Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Driver Assistance Package 1,114 2,327
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 131
Prestige Package   5,887
Sport Package   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,975 10,445
Options (change) 4,589 9,718
Destination 820 875
Total Price $41,445 $70,570
Total Invoice $39,634 $65,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,688
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA7
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$41,445$70,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$68,020
Total Invoice$39,634$65,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,634$63,322

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA7
TrimR3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
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 
USB port$25 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,165$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in114.7 in
Length167.5 in195.6 in
Width70.8 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250No
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested192545%
Total Not Requested234055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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