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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $48,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $44,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $24,020
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $23,058
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000    
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790    
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 0 2,865
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 0 2,435
Destination 895 895 895 850
Total Price $76,095 $84,795 $110,895 $27,735
Total Invoice $70,831 $78,923 $103,195 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,185
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21235/45-18
Total Price$76,095$84,795$110,895$27,735
Adjustments for Features-8,920-8,920-14,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,175$75,875$96,500$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$29,325$0
Total Invoice$70,831$78,923$103,195$26,343
Adjustments for Features-8,303-8,302-13,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,528$70,621$89,800$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,093$27,272$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,830$12,830$18,305$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,920$8,920$14,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,303-8,302-13,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.8 in100.0 in
Length202.2 in168.4 in
Width76.7 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.3,013 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 Legroom37.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

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

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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