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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $49,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $45,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA8Beetle
TrimA8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $78,750 $32,550
Base Invoice $73,237 $31,249
Convenience Package 2,900  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Convenience Package 2,698  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,650 130
Options (change) 3,397 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $83,275 $33,500
Total Invoice $77,509 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,350
Model Year20122017
ModelA8Beetle
TrimA8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$83,275$33,500
Adjustments for Features-7,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,765$33,500
Total Invoice$77,509$32,169
Adjustments for Features-6,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,519$32,169

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelA8Beetle
TrimA8R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,355$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelA8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.8 in100.0 in
Length202.2 in168.4 in
Width76.7 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.229.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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