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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $20,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $43,350 $59,300 $77,900
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $40,315 $55,150 $72,448
Heated front seats 225   450    
iPod integration 199 199      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Heated front seats 199   419    
iPod integration 176 176      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 424 199 925 475 475
Options (change) 375 176 862 443 443
Destination 650 640 895 895 895
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $45,170 $60,670 $79,270
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,428
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM5T6CVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$24,314$26,579$45,170$60,670$79,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-6,000-9,675-12,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$39,170$50,995$67,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$11,825$28,025
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$42,072$56,488$73,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-5,588-9,008-11,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$36,484$47,480$62,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$10,996$26,062

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker $300$300$300$300
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
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
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
iPod integration$100$100 $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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$375$1,925$6,375$10,050$12,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$6,000$9,675$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-5,588-9,008-11,240

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

Model Year20082013
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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