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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $77,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI Autobahn4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,495 $109,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 2,465
Destination 920 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $37,415 $114,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,129
Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI Autobahn4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,415$114,750
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,770$114,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIR8
TrimGTI Autobahn4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,390$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi R8

Model Year20202008
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 Weight2,874 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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