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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: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $145,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,663

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $134,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $177,100 $208,100 $29,395
Base Invoice $164,703 $193,533 $28,219
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700    
Sound and Nav Package     4,400
Wind blocker     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651    
Sound and Nav Package     4,224
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 1,275 575 4,900
Options (change) 1,186 535 4,624
Destination 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $180,925 $211,225 $35,115
Total Invoice $168,439 $196,618 $33,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,523
Model Year201820182014
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine532hp V10602hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$180,925$211,225$35,115
Adjustments for Features-8,865-11,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$172,060$199,585$35,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,525$0
Total Invoice$168,439$196,618$33,663
Adjustments for Features-8,253-10,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$160,186$185,783$33,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,597$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182014
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 PlusR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$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 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250  
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$14,305$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,865$11,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,253-10,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.3,158 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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested272573%
Total Not Requested100027%

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