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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $46,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $42,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $22,459 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Wood trim       0
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,600 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,276 0 0 0
Destination 770 895 895 895
Total Price $29,765 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $28,505 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,125
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$29,765$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-10,860-10,860-16,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$65,135$73,935$96,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,625
Total Invoice$28,505$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-10,109-10,108-15,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$60,630$68,815$90,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$29,412

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
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
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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
Metal pedals$75   
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,420$13,280$13,280$19,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,860$10,860$16,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,109-10,108-15,480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
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.4,366 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.2 ft3

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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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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