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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,338

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $96,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,240

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $90,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $18,526 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Leather Package 800      
Cargo net 69      
CD changer, remote 499      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Leather Package 706      
Cargo net 55      
CD changer, remote 323      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 1,368 650 650 650
Options (change) 1,084 605 605 605
Destination 630 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $22,338 $119,100 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $20,240 $111,061 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,958
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$22,338$119,100$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,215-7,480-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,338$113,885$146,420$192,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,535$78,525
Total Invoice$20,240$111,061$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-4,863-6,971-7,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,240$106,198$136,454$179,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,256$72,968

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40 $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,805$7,020$9,285$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215$7,480$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,863-6,971-7,813

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in104.3 in
Length164.9 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in75.0 in
Height56.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%

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