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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $91,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $85,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5 / TDI4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $109,000
Base Invoice $16,107 $101,370
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 3,520 650
Options (change) 3,251 605
Destination 630 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $21,330 $112,750
Total Invoice $19,988 $105,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,494
Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5 / TDI4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5420hp V8
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$21,330$112,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$108,895
Total Invoice$19,988$105,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$101,482

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5 / TDI4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$1,765$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,593

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in174.5 in
Width67.9 in75.0 in
Height59.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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