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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: $90,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $83,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurbo4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $114,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $106,206
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 5,600 2,650
Options (change) 5,276 2,465
Destination 770 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $29,765 $120,150
Total Invoice $28,505 $111,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,756
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurbo4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,765$120,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$118,315
Total Invoice$28,505$111,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$110,261

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurbo4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,710

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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%

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