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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim1.8T SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $29,064 $39,479 $54,917
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Wind blocker 500    
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Wind blocker 400    
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,525 9,675 6,875
Options (change) 1,270 9,001 6,396
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $32,620 $53,000 $66,800
Total Invoice $31,154 $49,355 $62,188

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,831
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim1.8T SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,620$53,000$66,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$50,455$61,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,400
Total Invoice$31,154$49,355$62,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,370-4,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,154$46,985$57,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim1.8T SELA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,645$5,190$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,370-4,604

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,209 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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested146536%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested96540%

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