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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $109,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $102,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelR8R8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV8V10CarbonSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $190,600 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $177,258 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
iPod integration   100 100 199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605    
iPod integration   93 93 176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 650 750 750 424 199
Options (change) 605 698 698 375 176
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 650 640
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $134,300 $171,100 $195,600 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $125,197 $159,421 $182,206 $23,056 $25,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,084
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelR8R8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV8V10CarbonSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12465, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$134,300$171,100$195,600$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-7,570-9,345-13,7450-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,730$161,755$181,855$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,025$55,125$0$715
Total Invoice$125,197$159,421$182,206$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-7,057-8,707-12,8040-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,140$150,714$169,402$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,574$51,262$0$733

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelR8R8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV8V10CarbonSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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 engine cover  $0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0  
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system $600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-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 leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,535$10,310$14,710$965$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,570$9,345$13,745$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,057-8,707-12,8040-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152008
ModelR8New Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in98.8 in
Length174.4 in161.1 in
Width75.0 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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