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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $146,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $135,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelR8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $175,100 $28,040
Base Invoice $162,843 $26,917
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   130
Wind blocker   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   100
Wind blocker   400
Options (change) 575 3,260
Options (change) 535 2,750
Destination 1,250 850
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $178,225 $32,150
Total Invoice $165,928 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $138,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,624
Model Year20172018
ModelR8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine540hp V10174hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$178,225$32,150
Adjustments for Features-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$170,935$32,150
Total Invoice$165,928$30,517
Adjustments for Features-6,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$159,141$30,517

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelR8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$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
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,230$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelR8Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length174.4 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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