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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: $31,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $51,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,341

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $47,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,045 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $28,843 $76,725 $85,096
Driver Assistance Package 695    
Cargo net 100    
Driver Assistance Package 598    
Cargo net 80    
Options (change) 795 0 0
Options (change) 678 0 0
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $31,660 $83,450 $92,450
Total Invoice $30,341 $77,675 $86,046

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,649
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$31,660$83,450$92,450
Adjustments for Features0-10,405-13,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$73,045$78,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750
Total Invoice$30,341$77,675$86,046
Adjustments for Features0-9,685-12,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,341$67,990$73,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,347

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

Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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, passenger seat $100$100
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, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$14,380$17,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,405$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,685-12,709

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

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
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 Weight2,964 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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