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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: $41,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $41,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $37,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,650 $78,400
Base Invoice $34,225 $72,912
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   3,600
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   3,347
Options (change) 4,640 3,600
Options (change) 4,324 3,347
Destination 820 825
Total Price $41,110 $82,825
Total Invoice $39,369 $77,084

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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: $38,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,025
Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4350hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-18
Total Price$41,110$82,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,110$79,935
Total Invoice$39,369$77,084
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,369$74,394

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,875$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIA8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.0 in
Length167.5 in204.4 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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