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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $91,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $84,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $22,459 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Navigation Package 1,600      
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 0 0
Navigation Package 1,536      
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 5,600 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 5,276 2,651 605 605
Destination 770 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $29,765 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $28,505 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,868
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,765$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-3,650-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$119,440$150,250$196,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$28,505$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,734-3,402-4,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$111,373$140,023$182,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,650$71,220

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,750$7,540$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860$3,650$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,734-3,402-4,386

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.5 in
Width71.2 in75.0 in
Height58.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested175080%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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