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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $25,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $48,600 $61,100
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $45,198 $56,824
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 424 199 575 575
Options (change) 375 176 536 536
Destination 650 640 950 950
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $50,125 $62,625
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $46,684 $58,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,966
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$50,125$62,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-9,300-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$40,825$52,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$11,375
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$46,684$58,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-8,662-9,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$38,022$48,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$10,581

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$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
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
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
Metal pedals   $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$475$2,025$9,775$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$9,300$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-8,662-9,707

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

Model Year20082017
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.4,047 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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