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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $83,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $77,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTIR4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $109,000
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $101,370
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system     2,000
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 6,000 0 2,650
Options (change) 5,760 0 2,465
Destination 770 770 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $30,765 $34,760 $114,750
Total Invoice $29,565 $33,401 $106,935

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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: $83,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,620
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTIR4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,765$34,760$114,750
Adjustments for Features0-700-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,060$113,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$29,565$33,401$106,935
Adjustments for Features0-673-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,728$106,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTIR4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600 $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,240$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in174.5 in
Width70.3 in75.0 in
Height58.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested235055%
Total Not Requested190045%

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