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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: $91,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $118,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Cargo net 100 100      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
LED headlights     3,500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     875 875  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Special order charge         1,200
Cargo net 80 80      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
LED headlights     3,255    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     813 813  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 100 100 9,325 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 80 80 8,672 1,418 4,046
Destination 850 850 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $127,775 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $119,128 $144,238 $190,420

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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: $94,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,286
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4292hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,020$40,735$127,775$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-2,770-3,8450-500-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$36,890$127,775$154,275$202,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0$26,500$75,065
Total Invoice$34,597$930$119,128$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-2,661-880-466-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,936$842$119,128$143,772$188,874
Cost Above Minimum$31,094$0$0$24,644$69,746

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnR4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$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$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
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$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$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   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0   
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
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   
Performance meter $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,180$8,255$4,410$4,910$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$3,845$0$500$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,661-880-466-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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