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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: $40,970

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $101,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimRV10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,785 $138,700 $164,900
Cargo net 100    
All-weather floor mats 235 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net 80    
All-weather floor mats 185 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 335 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 265 1,042 1,042
Destination 850 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $40,970 $142,370 $168,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,488
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimRV10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4532hp V10532hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 13550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$40,970$142,370$168,570
Adjustments for Features-7200-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,250$142,370$165,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimRV10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
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
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, 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, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,130$4,410$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in174.3 in
Width70.8 in76.4 in
Height58.2 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft38.0 ft3

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