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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: $42,390

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $40,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimRA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,395 $74,690 $120,100
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Package   3,275  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio   550  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,500 1,500
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Premium Package   3,045  
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Satellite radio   490  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,396 1,396
Options (change) 1,100 7,425 3,600
Options (change) 1,056 6,884 3,349
Destination 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,390 $82,890 $126,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,085
Model Year201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimRA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,390$82,890$126,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$80,650$119,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,235

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

Model Year201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimRA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags $300$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  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250$250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
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 recliner, second row seats  $150
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$10,740$14,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,084-5,858

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

Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in121.0 in
Length167.6 in204.4 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.4,697 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
17.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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