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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: $36,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $16,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,701

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $14,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $28,699 $39,479 $54,917
Sound and Nav Package 4,980    
Wind blocker 500    
Sport Package   1,450  
Premium Plus Package   3,700  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Navigation Package   2,450 2,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sound and Nav Package 4,782    
Wind blocker 400    
Sport Package   1,349  
Premium Plus Package   3,442  
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Navigation Package   2,279 2,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,480 9,075 2,925
Options (change) 5,182 8,443 2,722
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $36,195 $52,400 $62,850
Total Invoice $34,701 $48,797 $58,514

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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: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,400
Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp 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)235/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,195$52,400$62,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$49,505$58,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,650
Total Invoice$34,701$48,797$58,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,696-4,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,701$46,101$54,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,042

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimR-LineA5 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 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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
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$1,795$4,690$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,696-4,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,226 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested155037%

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
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested44035%

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