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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $19,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,142

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $26,683 $39,618 $55,150
Sound and Nav Package 3,400    
Wind blocker 500    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Navigation Package   1,900 1,900
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Proximity key   550 550
Sound and Nav Package 3,264    
Wind blocker 400    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Navigation Package   1,768 1,768
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Proximity key   511 511
Options (change) 3,900 8,825 2,925
Options (change) 3,664 8,210 2,722
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $32,490 $52,300 $63,100
Total Invoice $31,142 $48,703 $58,747

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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: $15,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,585
Model Year201320122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,490$52,300$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$48,030$57,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000
Total Invoice$31,142$48,703$58,747
Adjustments for Features0-3,976-5,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,142$44,727$53,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,369

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201320122012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTurboA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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
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
Rear spoiler$200  
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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$870$5,140$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,976-5,651

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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)250No
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 Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
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 3.0T

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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