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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $34,950
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $33,553
Technology Package 2,700 2,700  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Technology Package 2,512 2,512  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233  
Metal pedals 181 181  
Options (change) 6,425 6,420 0
Options (change) 5,974 5,974 0
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $43,950 $46,945 $35,770
Total Invoice $40,937 $43,727 $34,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,325
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$43,950$46,945$35,770
Adjustments for Features-1,330-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$44,065$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$40,937$43,727$34,373
Adjustments for Features-1,239-2,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,698$41,044$34,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,625$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,239-2,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,397 lb.3,226 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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