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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $49,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $45,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimTurboA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $78,050
Base Invoice $22,459 $72,587
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Leather door panel trim   750
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 5,600 750
Options (change) 5,276 699
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,765 $79,675
Total Invoice $28,505 $74,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,874
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimTurboA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$29,765$79,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$70,240
Total Invoice$28,505$74,161
Adjustments for Features0-8,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$65,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimTurboA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
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
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
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
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,920$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,782

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in117.8 in
Length168.4 in202.2 in
Width71.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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