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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: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $32,550
Base Invoice $25,361 $31,249
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Titanium Sport Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 9,150 130
Options (change) 8,512 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $37,295 $33,500
Total Invoice $34,748 $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: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,288
Model Year20122017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,295$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$31,720
Total Invoice$34,748$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$30,460

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$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
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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$150 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,709

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,263 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 2.0T

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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