Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2017 Audi A8 Audi A8 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $48,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $44,177

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimR-Line SELA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $78,050
Base Invoice $31,249 $72,587
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Convenience Package   2,350
Leather door panel trim   750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Convenience Package   2,185
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 130 3,100
Options (change) 100 2,884
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,500 $82,025
Total Invoice $32,169 $76,346

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Audi A8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,466
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimR-Line SELA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
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$33,500$82,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$74,815
Total Invoice$32,169$76,346
Adjustments for Features0-6,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$69,635

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleA8
TrimR-Line SELA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,845$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,711

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleA8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in117.8 in
Length168.4 in202.2 in
Width71.2 in76.7 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,019 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.