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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $104,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $97,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $26,917 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 130      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Wind blocker 500      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 0 0
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 100      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Wind blocker 400      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 3,260 4,950 650 650
Options (change) 2,750 4,604 605 605
Destination 850 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $32,150 $136,900 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $30,517 $127,615 $156,166 $199,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,770
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$32,150$136,900$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,425-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$135,475$165,175$210,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,700$75,340
Total Invoice$30,517$127,615$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-2,260-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$126,287$153,906$196,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,619$70,002

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelBeetleR8R8R8
TrimSE4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $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
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,890$7,890$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,425$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-2,260-3,245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in174.5 in
Width71.2 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 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 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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