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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $89,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $82,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelR8BeetleBeetle
Trim4.2R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $106,206 $23,995 $28,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 2,650 5,300 0
Options (change) 2,465 5,088 0
Destination 1,200 820 795
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,150 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $111,971 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,121
Model Year200920142014
ModelR8BeetleBeetle
Trim4.2R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$120,150$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,6100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,540$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$111,971$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,471$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920142014
ModelR8BeetleBeetle
Trim4.2R-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$50
No leather in second row$-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$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,690$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5000-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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.2,988 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested242552%
Total Not Requested220048%

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