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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $82,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $109,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $109,000
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $101,370
Cargo net 100 100  
Convenience Package     3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system     2,000
Cargo net 80 80  
Convenience Package     3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 100 100 6,150
Options (change) 80 80 5,720
Destination 850 850 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $118,250
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $110,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109,366
Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4292hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,020$40,735$118,250
Adjustments for Features-3,570-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$36,090$118,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,597$930$110,190
Adjustments for Features-3,429-1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,168$824$110,190
Cost Above Minimum$30,344$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,215$9,290$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,429-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in174.5 in
Width70.8 in75.0 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

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