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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: $90,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $83,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $26,904 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Lighting Package 995      
Cargo net 100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   900 900  
iPod integration     100 100
Lighting Package 856      
Cargo net 80      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   837 837  
iPod integration     93 93
Options (change) 1,095 1,550 1,650 750
Options (change) 936 1,442 1,535 698
Destination 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $29,940 $120,700 $157,100 $175,545
Total Invoice $28,660 $112,549 $146,401 $163,555

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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: $90,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,362
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,940$120,700$157,100$175,545
Adjustments for Features0-565-2,530-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$120,135$154,570$169,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,435$49,555
Total Invoice$28,660$112,549$146,401$163,555
Adjustments for Features0-527-2,358-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,660$112,022$144,043$158,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,021$46,078

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI SEV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $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$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$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$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration  $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,270$8,235$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$2,530$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-527-2,358-5,455

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162014
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in175.0 in
Width70.5 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 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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