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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $24,433
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
S Line Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
iPod integration 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Convenience Package 325    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
S Line Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
iPod integration 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 5,925
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 5,688
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $32,195
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,170
Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,990$41,125$32,195
Adjustments for Features-520-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,755$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$30,941
Adjustments for Features-484-3,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,111$35,161$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineR-Line
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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 air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$6,790$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$3,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-484-3,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80530%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested312561%
Total Not Requested200039%

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