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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $52,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,495 $84,000
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
LED headlights   1,400
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
LED headlights   1,302
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 1,100 5,700
Options (change) 1,056 5,301
Destination 920 875
Total Price $38,515 $90,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,963
Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine228hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$38,515$90,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,515$83,745

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
TrimGTI AutobahnA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $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, 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 warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,357

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A8

Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTIA8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in122.9 in
Length167.6 in207.4 in
Width70.8 in76.7 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,453 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
17.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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