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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $90,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $83,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $23,395
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $22,459
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0  
Navigation system 2,100    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0  
Navigation system 1,953    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 2,850 650 5,600
Options (change) 2,651 605 5,276
Destination 1,200 1,200 770
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0
Total Price $120,350 $150,850 $29,765
Total Invoice $112,157 $140,585 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,035
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8525hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$120,350$150,850$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,735-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,615$147,325$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,710$0
Total Invoice$112,157$140,585$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,617-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,540$137,300$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,760$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$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$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,265$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,617-3,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelR8Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height49.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,940 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 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
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested175080%

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