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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $19,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $17,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 / TDIA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $16,107 $37,108 $46,966
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Options (change) 4,019 475 475
Options (change) 3,591 432 432
Destination 630 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,829 $41,150 $53,050
Total Invoice $20,328 $38,315 $49,473

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,495
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 / TDIA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$21,829$41,150$53,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$37,400$47,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400
Total Invoice$20,328$38,315$49,473
Adjustments for Features0-3,492-4,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$34,823$44,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,754

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

Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 / TDIA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
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$125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,900$5,650$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,492-4,896

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21519%
Total Not Requested90081%

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