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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $30,193
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Sport Package 1,800    
Convenience Package 675    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Sport Package 1,638    
Convenience Package 614    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775  
Sound Package 819    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 0
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 0
Destination 720 720 820
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $32,270
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,091
Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,470$40,485$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$32,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$30,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
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
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$6,565$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-173

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelA3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.0 in
Length168.7 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20510%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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