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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $108,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $100,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 199 199   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Heated front seats 199        
iPod integration 176 176   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Options (change) 424 199 650 650 650
Options (change) 375 176 605 605 605
Destination 650 640 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $132,600 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $123,616 $156,166 $199,534

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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: $101,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,286
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM5T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$24,314$26,579$132,600$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-6,730-9,145-10,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$125,870$158,455$204,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$32,585$78,225
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$123,616$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-6,274-8,521-9,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$117,342$147,645$190,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$30,303$72,690

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleR8R8R8
TrimSSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker $300   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
iPod integration$100$100 $100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$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$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$965$2,515$7,695$10,110$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$6,730$9,145$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-6,274-8,521-9,502

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082012
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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