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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: $24,115

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $156,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,880

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $144,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelR8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $177,100 $208,100 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $164,703 $193,533 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Heated front seats     225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535    
Heated front seats     199  
Options (change) 575 575 225 0
Options (change) 535 535 199 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 650 640
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $180,225 $211,225 $24,115 $26,380
Total Invoice $167,788 $196,618 $22,880 $25,086

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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: $142,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131,818
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelR8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine532hp V10602hp V10150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$180,225$211,225$24,115$26,380
Adjustments for Features-14,060-16,8350-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$166,165$194,390$24,115$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,225$0$715
Total Invoice$167,788$196,618$22,880$25,086
Adjustments for Features-13,090-15,6710-1,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$154,698$180,947$22,880$23,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,249$0$732

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelR8R8New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$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$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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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$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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
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$14,925$17,700$865$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,060$16,835$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,090-15,6710-1,474

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
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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