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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $102,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,142

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $94,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $26,683 $118,761 $151,311
Sound and Nav Package 3,400    
Wind blocker 500    
Navigation system   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Sound and Nav Package 3,264    
Wind blocker 400    
Navigation system   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Options (change) 3,900 2,850 650
Options (change) 3,664 2,651 605
Destination 795 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $32,490 $134,800 $167,600
Total Invoice $31,142 $125,662 $156,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,784
Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,490$134,800$167,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$131,865$162,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,010
Total Invoice$31,142$125,662$156,166
Adjustments for Features0-2,736-4,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,142$122,926$151,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimTurbo4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $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 $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$5,700$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,736-4,403

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.5 in
Width71.2 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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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