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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $44,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $40,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimA8S8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $23,995 $28,795
Leather door panel trim 750      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Leather door panel trim 698      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 750 0 5,300 0
Options (change) 698 0 5,088 0
Destination 825 825 820 795
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $75,625 $99,125 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $70,390 $92,390 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,946
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimA8S8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp V10210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$75,625$99,125$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9,770-10,4200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,855$88,705$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,850$575$0
Total Invoice$70,390$92,390$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-9,094-9,7120-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,296$82,678$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,382$553$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimA8S8R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$11,840$12,490$2,070$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,770$10,420$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,094-9,7120-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.9 in100.0 in
Length199.3 in168.4 in
Width74.6 in71.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.629.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested380082%
Total Not Requested82518%

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