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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: $30,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $85,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $79,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI SE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $109,000
Base Invoice $26,673 $101,370
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 695  
Cargo net 100  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
Cargo net 80  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 1,790 4,150
Options (change) 1,534 3,860
Destination 820 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $30,395 $116,250
Total Invoice $29,027 $108,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,182
Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI SE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,395$116,250
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,395$116,120
Total Invoice$29,027$108,330
Adjustments for Features0-121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,027$108,209

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI SE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Metal pedals $75
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 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in174.5 in
Width70.5 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

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