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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $24,020
Base Invoice $25,361 $23,058
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 8,630 2,865
Options (change) 8,028 2,435
Destination 895 850
Total Price $36,795 $27,735
Total Invoice $34,284 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,238
Model Year20132018
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,795$27,735
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$27,735
Total Invoice$34,284$26,343
Adjustments for Features-7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,581$26,343

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
ModelA3Beetle
Trim2.0TSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7030

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,012 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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