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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $55,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $50,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelGolf / GTIA8A8
TrimGTIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,095 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $24,091 $78,772 $124,157
Driver's Edition 4,600    
Driver's Edition 4,416    
Options (change) 4,600 0 0
Options (change) 4,416 0 0
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,515 $85,575 $135,675
Total Invoice $29,327 $79,647 $126,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,263
Model Year201420122012
ModelGolf / GTIA8A8
TrimGTIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$30,515$85,575$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-10,805-17,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$74,770$118,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$43,450
Total Invoice$29,327$79,647$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-10,057-16,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$69,590$110,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,489

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year201420122012
ModelGolf / GTIA8A8
TrimGTIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$14,280$20,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,805$17,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,057-16,253

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIA8
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 Weight2,969 lb.4,454 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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