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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $23,395
Base Invoice $25,361 $22,459
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Titanium Sport Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
6-speed automated manual 1,480 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378 1,056
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 10,630 6,700
Options (change) 9,890 6,332
Destination 875 770
Total Price $38,775 $30,865
Total Invoice $36,126 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,032
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$38,775$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$30,865
Total Invoice$36,126$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,593$29,561

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TTurbo
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 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,990$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,089 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 2.0T

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 headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested70545%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%

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