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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: $32,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $52,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,116

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $47,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,135 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $28,930 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Driver Assistance Package 1,495 2,250 2,250  
Cargo net 100      
Driver Assistance Package 1,286 2,093 2,093  
Cargo net 80      
Options (change) 1,595 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 1,366 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 820 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,550 $84,675 $93,675 $140,125
Total Invoice $31,116 $78,814 $87,184 $130,473

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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: $40,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,477
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp I4333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
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)225/40-18255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$32,550$84,675$93,675$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-12,055-12,705-16,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$72,620$80,970$123,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$51,325
Total Invoice$31,116$78,814$87,184$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-11,221-11,825-15,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,116$67,593$75,359$115,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,766$47,815

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
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 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$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$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
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$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$17,080$17,730$21,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,055$12,705$16,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,221-11,825-15,065

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

Model Year20162016
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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