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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $154,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $143,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelR8R8New Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $177,100 $208,100 $22,120
Base Invoice $164,703 $193,533 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Package 1     1,325
Package 2     1,705
Satellite radio     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Package 1     1,231
Package 2     1,584
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 575 575 3,405
Options (change) 535 535 3,146
Destination 1,250 1,250 630
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $180,225 $211,225 $26,155
Total Invoice $167,788 $196,618 $24,472

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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: $141,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,902
Model Year201820182006
ModelR8R8New Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine532hp V10602hp V10150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$180,225$211,225$26,155
Adjustments for Features-12,260-15,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$167,965$196,190$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,225$0
Total Invoice$167,788$196,618$24,472
Adjustments for Features-11,414-13,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$156,374$182,623$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,249$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201820182006
ModelR8R8New Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,325$16,100$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,260$15,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,414-13,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
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 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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