Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen New Beetle 2008 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,230

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $21,085

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $37,108 $46,966
Heated front seats 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats 199      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Options (change) 225 0 475 475
Options (change) 199 0 432 432
Destination 650 650 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $18,350 $21,175 $41,150 $53,050
Total Invoice $17,230 $20,188 $38,315 $49,473

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen New Beetle dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,033
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$18,350$21,175$41,150$53,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-6,500-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,350$19,050$34,650$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$10,150
Total Invoice$17,230$20,188$38,315$49,473
Adjustments for Features0-2,026-6,052-7,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,230$18,162$32,263$41,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$9,516

Return to top

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$650$2,775$7,150$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$6,500$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,026-6,052-7,694

Return to top

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

Model Year20082008
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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.