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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $83,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $76,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR-Line SELS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $30,193 $106,858 $106,858
Wood trim   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $32,270 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $31,013 $107,783 $107,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,671
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR-Line SELS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$32,270$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-17,300-15,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$98,525$100,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$31,013$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-16,099-14,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$91,684$93,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimR-Line SELS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
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 with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, 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$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,320$20,620$18,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,300$15,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,099-14,470

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in117.8 in
Length168.4 in202.6 in
Width71.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.2 ft3

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