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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $104,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $97,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SELV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $29,064 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Xenon HID headlights 895      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Wind blocker 500      
Navigation system   2,100    
Rearview camera   1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100
Xenon HID headlights 770      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Wind blocker 400      
Navigation system   1,953    
Rearview camera   930    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93
Options (change) 1,525 3,850 750 750
Options (change) 1,270 3,581 698 698
Destination 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $32,620 $137,500 $171,100 $195,600
Total Invoice $31,154 $128,173 $159,421 $182,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,828
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SELV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
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)235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,620$137,500$171,100$195,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,900-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$135,150$168,200$188,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,050$53,150
Total Invoice$31,154$128,173$159,421$182,206
Adjustments for Features0-2,191-2,702-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,154$125,982$156,719$175,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,737$49,424

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
Trim1.8T SELV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $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 collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
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 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
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
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
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 leather seating surfaces$0   
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,965$7,315$7,865$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,900$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,191-2,702-6,800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,209 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
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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