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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,275

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $12,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA4 45S4GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,900 $49,900 $36,945
Premium Plus Package 3,200    
Sport Package 750    
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 80 80 100
All-weather floor mats 190 190 235
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
S Sport Package   2,500  
Premium Plus Package 2,976    
Sport Package 698    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 74 74 80
All-weather floor mats 177 177 185
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
S Sport Package   2,326  
Options (change) 8,790 5,945 335
Options (change) 8,177 5,531 265
Destination 1,045 1,045 995
Total Price $50,735 $56,890 $38,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,648
Model Year202120212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA4 45S4GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine261hp I4 H349hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionS7T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,735$56,890$38,275
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,810$51,115$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,305$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year202120212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA4 45S4GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
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 door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$10,090$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-713-6680

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length187.5 in167.6 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested197557%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested66548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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