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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: $21,938

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $120,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,981

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $112,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTIV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $18,526 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Leather Package 800      
Cargo net 69      
All-weather floor mats 99 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Leather Package 706      
Cargo net 55      
All-weather floor mats 64 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Options (change) 968 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 825 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 630 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $21,938 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $19,981 $132,583 $156,949 $184,384

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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: $109,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,875
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTIV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionM5S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$21,938$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-10,445-12,545-15,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,938$131,925$156,025$182,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,100$50,825
Total Invoice$19,981$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-9,727-11,680-14,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,981$122,856$145,269$170,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,413$47,267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTIV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,065$11,510$13,610$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,445$12,545$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,727-11,680-14,261

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in104.3 in
Length164.9 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in76.4 in
Height56.7 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft38.0 ft3

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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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