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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $42,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,495 $74,690 $120,100
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio   550  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,500 1,500
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Satellite radio   490  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,396 1,396
Options (change) 0 4,150 3,600
Options (change) 0 3,839 3,349
Destination 920 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,415 $79,615 $126,175

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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: $39,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,373
Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine228hp I4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,415$79,615$126,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,415$76,625$117,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,035

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

Model Year202020082008
ModelGolf / GTIA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,000$9,990$15,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,782-7,931

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

Model Year20202008
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 Weight2,874 lb.4,400 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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