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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $42,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $38,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboR-LineA8S8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $65,741 $86,771
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Leather door panel trim     750  
Satellite radio     550 550
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Leather door panel trim     698  
Satellite radio     490 501
Options (change) 5,600 0 1,300 550
Options (change) 5,376 0 1,188 501
Destination 795 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $30,090 $30,930 $72,765 $96,725
Total Invoice $28,918 $29,725 $67,704 $90,147

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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: $34,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,975
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboR-LineA8S8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4210hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$30,090$30,930$72,765$96,725
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,395-9,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$30,680$64,370$87,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$23,310
Total Invoice$28,918$29,725$67,704$90,147
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,811-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,918$29,485$59,893$81,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$567$0$21,824

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimTurboR-LineA8S8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125   
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,345$10,490$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,395$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,811-8,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132008
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in115.9 in
Length168.4 in199.3 in
Width71.2 in74.6 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested375078%
Total Not Requested107522%

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