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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $96,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $89,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8
Trim2.5LS8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $115,900
Base Invoice $17,040 $107,788
Sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio 375  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof 883  
Satellite radio 331  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,375 0
Options (change) 1,214 0
Destination 700 950
Total Price $19,990 $116,850
Total Invoice $18,954 $108,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,851
Model Year20092017
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8
Trim2.5LS8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5605hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/35-21
Total Price$19,990$116,850
Adjustments for Features0-21,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$95,430
Total Invoice$18,954$108,738
Adjustments for Features0-19,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$88,805

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

Model Year20092017
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8
Trim2.5LS8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
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
Wood trim $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$950$22,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$21,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,933

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

Model Year20092017
ModelNew BeetleA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in117.8 in
Length161.1 in202.6 in
Width67.9 in76.7 in
Height59.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,686 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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