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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $105,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $97,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $128,400 $164,700 $28,040
Base Invoice $119,412 $153,171 $26,917
Convenience Package 2,000    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
iPod integration 100 100  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Wind blocker     500
Convenience Package 1,860    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
iPod integration 93 93  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 4,850 750 3,260
Options (change) 4,511 698 2,750
Destination 1,250 1,250 850
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $137,500 $169,700 $32,150
Total Invoice $128,173 $158,119 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,675
Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$137,500$169,700$32,150
Adjustments for Features-2,125-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,375$167,075$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,700$0
Total Invoice$128,173$158,119$30,517
Adjustments for Features-1,981-2,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,192$155,673$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,481$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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 leather seating surfaces  $0
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$7,040$7,540$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,981-2,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
ModelR8Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length174.4 in168.4 in
Width75.0 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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