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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim3.2R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,364 $31,249
Sport Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sport Package 1,303  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,425 130
Options (change) 5,046 100
Destination 825 820
Total Price $42,125 $33,500
Total Invoice $39,235 $32,169

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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: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,395
Model Year20092017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim3.2R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,125$33,500
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,405$33,500
Total Invoice$39,235$32,169
Adjustments for Features-6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,564$32,169

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim3.2R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$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
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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$6,015$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6710

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,660 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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