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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: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,663

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $14,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $48,600 $61,100
Base Invoice $28,219 $45,198 $56,824
Sound and Nav Package 4,400    
Wind blocker 500    
Sport Package   750  
Convenience Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Sound and Nav Package 4,224    
Wind blocker 400    
Sport Package   698  
Convenience Package   838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 4,900 2,225 575
Options (change) 4,624 2,072 536
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $35,115 $51,775 $62,625
Total Invoice $33,663 $48,220 $58,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,523
Model Year201420172017
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,115$51,775$62,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,405-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$46,370$57,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,975
Total Invoice$33,663$48,220$58,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,034-4,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,663$43,186$53,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,208

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201420172017
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
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
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Headlight washers $50$50
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
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
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 $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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,945$7,350$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,034-4,916

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,158 lb.4,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 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 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested212557%
Total Not Requested160043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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