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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $59,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $55,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5LA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $78,750
Base Invoice $17,040 $73,237
Sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio 375  
Sunroof 883  
Satellite radio 331  
Options (change) 1,375 0
Options (change) 1,214 0
Destination 700 875
Total Price $19,990 $79,625
Total Invoice $18,954 $74,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,588
Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5LA8
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)205/55-16255/45-19
Total Price$19,990$79,625
Adjustments for Features0-13,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$66,120
Total Invoice$18,954$74,112
Adjustments for Features0-12,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$61,542

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleA8
Trim2.5LA8
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
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$950$14,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,570

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
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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