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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: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $145,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,663

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $134,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimR-LineSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $177,100 $208,100
Base Invoice $28,219 $164,703 $193,533
Sound and Nav Package 4,400    
Wind blocker 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700  
Sound and Nav Package 4,224    
Wind blocker 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651  
Options (change) 4,900 1,275 575
Options (change) 4,624 1,186 535
Destination 820 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $35,115 $180,925 $211,225
Total Invoice $33,663 $168,439 $196,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,523
Model Year201420182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimR-LineSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp 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$35,115$180,925$211,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,865-11,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$172,060$199,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,525
Total Invoice$33,663$168,439$196,618
Adjustments for Features0-8,253-10,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,663$160,186$185,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,597

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year201420182018
ModelBeetleR8R8
TrimR-LineSpyder V10Spyder V10 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
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 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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
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 
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 
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$2,665$11,530$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,865$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,253-10,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,158 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested272573%
Total Not Requested100027%

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