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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: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $99,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $92,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $106,206 $135,780
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Options (change) 903 678 650 650
Options (change) 685 486 605 605
Destination 650 650 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $118,150 $150,850
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $110,111 $140,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,496
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$19,028$21,853$118,150$150,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-6,330-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$111,820$142,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$30,410
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$110,111$140,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-5,899-8,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$104,212$132,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0$28,340

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration$100$100 $100
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 leather seating surfaces$0$0  
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$1,265$3,390$7,595$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$6,330$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-5,899-8,033

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082010
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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