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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: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $105,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $98,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleR8R8
Trim2.54.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $20,696 $118,761 $151,311
Package 1 1,325    
Package 2 1,705    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
Package 1 1,231    
Package 2 1,584    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
Options (change) 3,904 650 650
Options (change) 3,486 605 605
Destination 630 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $26,654 $132,600 $167,600
Total Invoice $24,812 $123,616 $156,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,208
Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleR8R8
Trim2.54.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$26,654$132,600$167,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,654$127,670$160,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,735
Total Invoice$24,812$123,616$156,166
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-6,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,812$119,020$149,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,442

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year200620112011
ModelNew BeetleR8R8
Trim2.54.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,315$6,245$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-6,704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062011
ModelNew BeetleR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in174.5 in
Width67.9 in75.0 in
Height59.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested420093%
Total Not Requested3157%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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