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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $89,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $82,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
TrimSES8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $115,900
Base Invoice $23,058 $107,788
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Floor mats 235  
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Floor mats 185  
Options (change) 2,865 0
Options (change) 2,435 0
Destination 850 975
Total Price $27,735 $116,875
Total Invoice $26,343 $108,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,312
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
TrimSES8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$27,735$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-15,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$101,715
Total Invoice$26,343$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-14,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$94,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
TrimSES8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,635$18,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,108

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in117.8 in
Length168.4 in202.6 in
Width71.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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