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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: $28,290

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $9,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,190

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $8,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,250 $23,495
Base Invoice $28,134 $22,555
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,900
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,784
Options (change) 7,150 4,000
Options (change) 6,652 3,840
Destination 875 795
Total Price $38,275 $28,290
Total Invoice $35,661 $27,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year20112013
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,275$28,290
Adjustments for Features-3,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$28,290
Total Invoice$35,661$27,190
Adjustments for Features-3,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$27,190

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,515$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112013
ModelA3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in99.9 in
Length168.7 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,117 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 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested120576%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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