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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $19,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $17,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $43,350 $59,300 $77,900
Base Invoice $20,696 $40,315 $55,150 $72,448
Package 2 1,705      
Package 1 1,325      
Satellite radio 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   450    
Package 2 1,584      
Package 1 1,231      
Satellite radio 331      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Heated front seats   419    
Options (change) 3,405 925 475 475
Options (change) 3,146 862 443 443
Destination 630 895 895 895
Total Price $26,155 $45,170 $60,670 $79,270
Total Invoice $24,472 $42,072 $56,488 $73,786

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,944
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM5CVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$26,155$45,170$60,670$79,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-7,275-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$41,245$53,395$69,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,150$28,350
Total Invoice$24,472$42,072$56,488$73,786
Adjustments for Features0-3,656-6,774-9,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$38,416$49,714$64,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,298$26,364

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

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$450$4,375$7,725$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$7,275$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,656-6,774-9,006

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

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

Model Year20062013
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 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 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

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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