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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: $18,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $93,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,071

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $87,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5L4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $109,000
Base Invoice $17,040 $101,370
Satellite radio 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Satellite radio 331  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Options (change) 375 650
Options (change) 331 605
Destination 700 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $18,990 $112,750
Total Invoice $18,071 $105,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,478
Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5L4.2
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)205/55-16235/35-19
Total Price$18,990$112,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,990$106,820
Total Invoice$18,071$105,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,071$99,549

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleR8
Trim2.5L4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
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 leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$890$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,526

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
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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