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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $54,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $49,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
TrimTDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,200 $82,500
Base Invoice $24,192 $76,727
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 2,795 0
Options (change) 2,683 0
Destination 820 895
Total Price $28,815 $83,395
Total Invoice $27,695 $77,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,567
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
TrimTDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$28,815$83,395
Adjustments for Features0-12,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$71,190
Total Invoice$27,695$77,622
Adjustments for Features0-11,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$66,262

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
TrimTDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$14,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in122.9 in
Length165.4 in207.4 in
Width70.3 in76.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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