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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $84,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $77,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,095 $109,000
Base Invoice $24,091 $101,370
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 4,600 2,650
Options (change) 4,416 2,465
Destination 820 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $30,515 $114,750
Total Invoice $29,327 $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: $83,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,788
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,515$114,750
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$113,870
Total Invoice$29,327$106,935
Adjustments for Features0-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$106,115

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 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 
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body4dr 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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