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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $82,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $75,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelR8Beetle
Trim4.2R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $109,000 $31,450
Base Invoice $101,370 $30,193
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Options (change) 2,650 0
Options (change) 2,465 0
Destination 1,000 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $114,750 $32,270
Total Invoice $106,935 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,129
Model Year20082016
ModelR8Beetle
Trim4.2R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$114,750$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,750$32,055
Total Invoice$106,935$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,935$30,806

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelR8Beetle
Trim4.2R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelR8Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height49.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		3.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		3.529.9 ft3

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