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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $15,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $14,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5A4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $39,750 $47,900 $56,775 $81,900
Base Invoice $20,696 $36,968 $44,548 $52,801 $76,168
Package 2 1,705        
Package 1 1,325        
Satellite radio 375        
CD changer, remote 499        
Premium Package   750      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475  
Heated front seats   450 450    
Package 2 1,584        
Package 1 1,231        
Satellite radio 331        
CD changer, remote 340        
Premium Package   698      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443  
Heated front seats   418 418    
Options (change) 3,904 1,675 925 475 0
Options (change) 3,486 1,559 861 443 0
Destination 630 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $26,654 $42,200 $49,600 $59,725 $84,775
Total Invoice $24,812 $39,302 $46,184 $55,719 $79,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,604
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5A4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM5CVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 9180, 9180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,654$42,200$49,600$59,725$84,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-4,725-3,650-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,654$40,175$44,875$56,075$77,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$15,900$36,875
Total Invoice$24,812$39,302$46,184$55,719$79,043
Adjustments for Features0-1,886-4,400-3,405-7,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,812$37,416$41,784$52,314$71,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,368$14,898$34,424

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5A4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD changer, remote$200   $200
CD player$125    
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,100$3,125$5,825$4,750$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$4,725$3,650$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,886-4,400-3,405-7,203

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in180.0 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested4515100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Wind blocker300Yes
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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