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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $44,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $40,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,595 $84,000
Base Invoice $35,131 $78,120
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Options (change) 2,495 0
Options (change) 2,396 0
Destination 820 875
Total Price $39,910 $84,875
Total Invoice $38,347 $78,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,687
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$39,910$84,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$79,545
Total Invoice$38,347$78,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$74,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,961

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in122.9 in
Length167.5 in207.4 in
Width70.8 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

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