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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: $29,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $90,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $83,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $26,904 $106,206 $138,570
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875 875
iPod integration     0
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813 813
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 1,095 1,525 1,525
Options (change) 936 1,418 1,418
Destination 820 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $29,940 $119,975 $154,775
Total Invoice $28,660 $111,874 $144,238

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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: $90,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,295
Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,940$119,975$154,775
Adjustments for Features-850-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$119,975$152,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,385
Total Invoice$28,660$111,874$144,238
Adjustments for Features-810-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,579$111,874$141,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,113

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620112011
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
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  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $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
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,480$5,395$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-810-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162011
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%

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