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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $24,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $21,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTurboS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $22,459 $47,338 $64,078
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Proximity key   550  
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Proximity key   511  
Options (change) 5,600 2,275 475
Options (change) 5,276 2,117 443
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $29,765 $54,070 $70,270
Total Invoice $28,505 $50,350 $65,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,651
Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTurboS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$29,765$54,070$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$50,640$63,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,700
Total Invoice$28,505$50,350$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,194-6,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$47,156$58,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,809

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimTurboS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Navigation system$600  
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 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,370$5,800$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194-6,451

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

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5
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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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