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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: $86,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $79,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelA8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimS8 PlusR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $107,788 $23,995 $28,795
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 0 5,300 0
Options (change) 0 5,088 0
Destination 975 820 795
Total Price $116,875 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $108,763 $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: $69,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,802
Model Year201820142014
ModelA8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimS8 PlusR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine605hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$116,875$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-16,7750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,100$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$108,763$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-15,6110-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,152$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820142014
ModelA8 / S8BeetleBeetle
TrimS8 PlusR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$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 app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$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$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$19,370$2,595$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,775$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,6110-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S8Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.8 in100.0 in
Length202.6 in168.4 in
Width76.7 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.2,988 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 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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested367579%
Total Not Requested95021%

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