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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $56,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $52,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $16,107 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Package 1 1,390      
Package 2 1,755      
Satellite radio 375      
Wood trim       0
Package 1 1,291      
Package 2 1,629      
Satellite radio 331      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,520 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,251 0 0 0
Destination 630 925 925 925
Total Price $21,330 $78,325 $87,325 $115,825
Total Invoice $19,988 $72,907 $81,277 $107,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,892
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$21,330$78,325$87,325$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-13,995-14,145-18,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$64,330$73,180$97,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$33,000
Total Invoice$19,988$72,907$81,277$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-13,027-13,165-17,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$59,880$68,112$90,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,232$30,692

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 / TDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$850$14,845$14,995$19,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,995$14,145$18,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,027-13,165-17,211

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062015
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8
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.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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