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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: $147,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $136,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $177,100 $208,100 $30,275
Base Invoice $164,703 $193,533 $29,064
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Xenon HID headlights     895
Wind blocker     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Xenon HID headlights     770
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 575 575 1,525
Options (change) 535 535 1,270
Destination 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $180,225 $211,225 $32,620
Total Invoice $167,788 $196,618 $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: $140,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,591
Model Year201820182017
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine532hp V10602hp V10170hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$180,225$211,225$32,620
Adjustments for Features-7,565-10,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$172,660$200,885$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,225$0
Total Invoice$167,788$196,618$31,154
Adjustments for Features-7,043-9,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$160,745$186,993$31,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,248$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelR8R8Beetle
TrimSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 $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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port  $25
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 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$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$75 
No leather in second row$-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
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$11,580$14,355$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,565$10,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,043-9,6250

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

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

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