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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: $36,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $102,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,701

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $94,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimR-LineV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $28,699 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Sound and Nav Package 4,980      
Wind blocker 500      
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100
Rearview camera   1,000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700 700  
Sound and Nav Package 4,782      
Wind blocker 400      
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93
Rearview camera   930    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651 651  
Options (change) 5,480 4,550 1,450 750
Options (change) 5,182 4,232 1,349 698
Destination 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $36,195 $138,200 $171,800 $195,600
Total Invoice $34,701 $128,824 $160,072 $182,206

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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: $98,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,187
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimR-LineV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,195$138,200$171,800$195,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,700-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$135,050$168,100$187,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,050$52,450
Total Invoice$34,701$128,824$160,072$182,206
Adjustments for Features0-2,936-3,447-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,701$125,888$156,625$174,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,737$48,773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimR-LineV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker$300   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $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$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$7,090$7,640$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$3,700$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,936-3,447-7,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,226 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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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