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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $22,459 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation Package 1,600 2,000 2,000
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Proximity key   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package 1,536 1,860 1,860
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Proximity key   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,600 8,925 3,025
Options (change) 5,276 8,302 2,814
Destination 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,765 $46,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $28,505 $43,681 $55,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,362
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,765$46,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$42,805$55,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,200
Total Invoice$28,505$43,681$55,117
Adjustments for Features0-3,814-3,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$39,867$51,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar 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
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,845$5,940$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,814-3,819

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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