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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: $145,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,142

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $134,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurboSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $175,100
Base Invoice $26,683 $162,843
Sound and Nav Package 3,400  
Wind blocker 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sound and Nav Package 3,264  
Wind blocker 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535
Options (change) 3,900 575
Options (change) 3,664 535
Destination 795 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $32,490 $178,225
Total Invoice $31,142 $165,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,858
Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurboSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4540hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,490$178,225
Adjustments for Features0-9,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$168,635
Total Invoice$31,142$165,928
Adjustments for Features0-8,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,142$157,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleR8
TrimTurboSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
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 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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,928

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.4 in
Width71.2 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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