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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: $28,315

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $47,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,215

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $43,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $24,595
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $23,611
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,900
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,784
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,784
Destination 895 895 895 820
Total Price $75,995 $84,795 $113,395 $28,315
Total Invoice $70,739 $78,923 $105,522 $27,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,670
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG28/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21215/55-17
Total Price$75,995$84,795$113,395$28,315
Adjustments for Features-12,735-12,735-18,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,260$72,060$94,885$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$31,625$0
Total Invoice$70,739$78,923$105,522$27,215
Adjustments for Features-11,854-11,853-17,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,885$67,070$88,297$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,185$29,412$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Beetle
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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  
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$14,355$14,355$20,130$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,735$12,735$18,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,854-11,853-17,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142014
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 Weight4,465 lb.3,115 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
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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