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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: $30,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $111,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $103,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $26,673 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Lighting Package 995      
Driver Assistance Package 695      
Cargo net 100      
All-weather floor mats 235 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Lighting Package 856      
Driver Assistance Package 598      
Cargo net 80      
All-weather floor mats 185 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Options (change) 2,025 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 1,719 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $30,630 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $29,212 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,036
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$30,630$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-7,405-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,630$137,715$161,165$187,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$29,212$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-4,335-6,895-9,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,212$128,248$150,054$174,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$46,659

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$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
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,180$8,835$11,585$14,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655$7,405$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,335-6,895-9,477

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in174.3 in
Width70.5 in76.4 in
Height57.2 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft38.0 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%

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