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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $104,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $97,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10Carbon1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $190,600 $30,275
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $177,258 $29,064
Navigation system 2,100      
Rearview camera 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights       895
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Wind blocker       500
Navigation system 1,953      
Rearview camera 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 93 93  
Xenon HID headlights       770
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 3,850 750 750 1,525
Options (change) 3,581 698 698 1,270
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $137,500 $171,100 $195,600 $32,620
Total Invoice $128,173 $159,421 $182,206 $31,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,828
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10Carbon1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12465, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$137,500$171,100$195,600$32,620
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,900-7,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,150$168,200$188,300$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,050$53,150$0
Total Invoice$128,173$159,421$182,206$31,154
Adjustments for Features-2,191-2,702-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,982$156,719$175,406$31,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,737$49,424$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8Beetle
TrimV8V10Carbon1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
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 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 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$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$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
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 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$75 
No leather in second row$-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
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$7,315$7,865$12,265$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,900$7,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,191-2,702-6,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
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.3,209 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

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 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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