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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: $36,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $87,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnRV8V10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,995 $40,395 $115,900 $153,900
Cargo net 100 100    
Navigation system     2,100  
Rearview camera     1,000  
iPod integration     100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     900 900
Cargo net 80 80    
Navigation system     1,953  
Rearview camera     930  
iPod integration     93 93
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates     837 837
Options (change) 100 100 4,750 1,650
Options (change) 80 80 4,418 1,535
Destination 895 895 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $36,990 $41,390 $124,900 $159,800

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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: $90,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,567
Model Year2019201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnRV8V10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4292hp I4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,990$41,390$124,900$159,800
Adjustments for Features-2,620-3,6950-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$37,695$124,900$158,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0$33,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year2019201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIR8R8
TrimGTI AutobahnRV8V10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener  $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
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot  $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
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,865$4,170$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$3,695$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-870-1,118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20192015
ModelGolf / GTIR8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in175.0 in
Width70.8 in75.0 in
Height58.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,874 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
17.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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