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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: $138,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $127,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurboV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $22,459 $153,357 $180,792
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 5,600 575 575
Options (change) 5,276 535 535
Destination 770 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $29,765 $168,025 $197,525
Total Invoice $28,505 $156,442 $183,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,404
Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurboV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$29,765$168,025$197,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,165-11,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$158,860$185,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,725
Total Invoice$28,505$156,442$183,877
Adjustments for Features0-8,533-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$147,909$172,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,853

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurboV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$12,305$15,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,165$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,533-11,115

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.3 in
Width71.2 in76.4 in
Height58.5 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft38.0 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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

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