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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $105,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $98,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelR8R8New Beetle
Trim4.25.22.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $22,240
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $21,044
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration   0 199
Package 1     1,445
Package 2     1,750
Satellite radio     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration   0 176
Package 1     1,342
Package 2     1,626
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 650 650 3,769
Options (change) 605 605 3,475
Destination 1,250 1,250 640
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $132,600 $167,600 $26,649
Total Invoice $123,616 $156,166 $25,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,721
Model Year201120112007
ModelR8R8New Beetle
Trim4.25.22.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$132,600$167,600$26,649
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,520$160,355$26,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,835$0
Total Invoice$123,616$156,166$25,159
Adjustments for Features-4,736-6,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,880$149,415$25,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,535$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112007
ModelR8R8New Beetle
Trim4.25.22.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,245$8,410$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,736-6,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112007
ModelR8New Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in98.8 in
Length174.5 in161.1 in
Width75.0 in67.9 in
Height49.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested420093%
Total Not Requested3157%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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