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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR-Line SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $47,600 $60,900 $79,200
Base Invoice $33,553 $44,268 $56,638 $73,656
Wind blocker 500      
Sport Package   1,000    
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Prestige Package   6,100 6,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package       2,900
Wind blocker 400      
Sport Package   930    
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Prestige Package   5,672 5,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Technology Package       2,698
Options (change) 500 9,950 6,800 3,450
Options (change) 400 9,253 6,324 3,209
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $36,270 $58,475 $68,625 $83,575
Total Invoice $34,773 $54,446 $63,887 $77,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,370
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR-Line SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,270$58,475$68,625$83,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-5,920-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$52,780$62,705$76,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,925$23,375
Total Invoice$34,773$54,446$63,887$77,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,303-5,511-6,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,773$49,143$58,376$70,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,233$21,741

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

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimR-Line SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$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$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,995$7,690$7,915$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$5,920$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,303-5,511-6,906

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

Model Year20162015
ModelBeetleA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,046 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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested121549%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested121549%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested21515%

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