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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $37,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $33,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGTI AutobahnA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900
Base Invoice $33,667 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200 200
Cargo net 100 140 140 140
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   190 190 190
Painted brake calipers (optional)       400
All-weather floor mats 185 186 186 186
Cargo net 80 130 130 130
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   178 178 178
Painted brake calipers (optional)       372
Options (change) 335 3,105 3,105 3,505
Options (change) 265 2,890 2,890 3,262
Destination 850 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,255 $73,780 $85,280 $119,380
Total Invoice $34,782 $68,687 $79,381 $111,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,841
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGTI AutobahnA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21
Total Price$36,255$73,780$85,280$119,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,440-7,915-9,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$68,340$77,365$109,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,025$41,600
Total Invoice$34,782$68,687$79,381$111,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,064-7,368-8,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$63,623$72,013$102,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,390$38,752

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGTI AutobahnA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Larger infotainment display$0   
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$10,090$12,565$14,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,440$7,915$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,064-7,368-8,790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in114.7 in
Length167.6 in196.2 in
Width70.8 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,256 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
17.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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