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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $24,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $49,600 $62,300
Base Invoice $26,917 $46,128 $57,940
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Wind blocker 500    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Wind blocker 400    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 3,260 6,175 3,175
Options (change) 2,750 5,744 2,954
Destination 850 975 975
Total Price $32,150 $56,750 $66,450
Total Invoice $30,517 $52,847 $61,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,700
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,150$56,750$66,450
Adjustments for Features0-7,120-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$49,630$57,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,100
Total Invoice$30,517$52,847$61,869
Adjustments for Features0-6,630-8,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$46,217$53,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,533

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,420$9,540$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,120$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,630-8,119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in108.9 in
Length168.4 in184.0 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.19.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested66542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested155059%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested66548%

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