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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $90,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $83,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleR8
TrimSE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $109,000
Base Invoice $23,058 $101,370
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 2,865 6,150
Options (change) 2,435 5,720
Destination 850 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $27,735 $118,250
Total Invoice $26,343 $110,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,279
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleR8
TrimSE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$27,735$118,250
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$117,640
Total Invoice$26,343$110,190
Adjustments for Features0-568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$109,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleR8
TrimSE4.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-568

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.5 in
Width71.2 in75.0 in
Height58.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested70059%
Total Not Requested49041%

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