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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $57,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $53,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $78,050
Base Invoice $16,107 $72,587
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
Options (change) 3,520 0
Options (change) 3,251 0
Destination 630 875
Total Price $21,330 $78,925
Total Invoice $19,988 $73,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,556
Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5372hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$21,330$78,925
Adjustments for Features0-11,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$67,195
Total Invoice$19,988$73,462
Adjustments for Features0-10,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$62,544

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$725$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,918

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in117.8 in
Length161.1 in202.2 in
Width67.9 in76.7 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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