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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: $97,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $89,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,650 $133,500
Base Invoice $34,225 $124,157
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295 3,000
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114 2,790
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
Options (change) 4,640 3,000
Options (change) 4,324 2,790
Destination 820 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,110 $138,675
Total Invoice $39,369 $129,122

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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: $86,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,227
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4500hp W12
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/40-20
Total Price$41,110$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-11,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,110$127,370
Total Invoice$39,369$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-10,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,369$118,596

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimRA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
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 recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$17,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,526

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
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.4,773 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested190083%
Total Not Requested40017%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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