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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $18,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $16,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $20,696 $39,479 $54,917
Package 2 1,705    
Package 1 1,325    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   450  
Package 2 1,584    
Package 1 1,231    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Heated front seats   419  
Options (change) 3,405 925 475
Options (change) 3,146 862 443
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $26,155 $44,250 $60,400
Total Invoice $24,472 $41,216 $56,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,787
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,155$44,250$60,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$41,075$53,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,550
Total Invoice$24,472$41,216$56,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,957-6,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$38,259$49,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,668

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

Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$625$3,800$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,957-6,308

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

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.2 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%

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