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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,090

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,878

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $9,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSITDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,600 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,108 $26,779
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sound and Nav Package   1,300
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Sound and Nav Package   1,248
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,700 2,400
Options (change) 5,300 2,304
Destination 895 795
Total Price $42,195 $31,090
Total Invoice $39,303 $29,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSITDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,195$31,090
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$31,090
Total Invoice$39,303$29,878
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,923$29,878

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSITDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3800

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in100.0 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.9 ft37.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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