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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $87,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $80,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
TrimS8 PlusTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $23,395
Base Invoice $107,788 $22,459
Wood trim 0  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Wood trim 0  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 5,276
Destination 950 770
Total Price $116,850 $29,765
Total Invoice $108,738 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,320
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
TrimS8 PlusTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine605hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/40-19
Total Price$116,850$29,765
Adjustments for Features-17,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,750$29,765
Total Invoice$108,738$28,505
Adjustments for Features-15,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,825$28,505

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
TrimS8 PlusTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 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 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$19,345$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.8 in99.9 in
Length202.6 in168.4 in
Width76.7 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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