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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $102,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,142

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $94,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2GTTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $27,795
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $26,683
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Sound and Nav Package       3,400
Wind blocker       500
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Sound and Nav Package       3,264
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 2,850 650 650 3,900
Options (change) 2,651 605 605 3,664
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 795
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $134,800 $167,600 $214,300 $32,490
Total Invoice $125,662 $156,166 $199,534 $31,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,784
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2GTTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$134,800$167,600$214,300$32,490
Adjustments for Features-2,935-4,725-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,865$162,875$208,515$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,010$76,650$0
Total Invoice$125,662$156,166$199,534$31,142
Adjustments for Features-2,736-4,403-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,926$151,763$194,148$31,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,837$71,222$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
Trim4.25.2GTTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,850$7,640$8,700$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$4,725$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,736-4,403-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013
ModelR8Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length174.5 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height49.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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