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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: $26,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $141,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $130,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $23,995 $151,497 $176,607
Cargo net 100    
All-weather floor mats 235 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700  
Cargo net 80    
All-weather floor mats 185 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651  
Options (change) 335 1,820 1,120
Options (change) 265 1,693 1,042
Destination 820 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $26,150 $167,270 $193,570
Total Invoice $25,080 $155,740 $180,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,483
Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$26,150$167,270$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-10,930-13,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$156,340$179,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,525
Total Invoice$25,080$155,740$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-10,177-12,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,080$145,563$167,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,878

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI SV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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 
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,255$13,185$15,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,930$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,177-12,758

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017
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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