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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3New Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $22,120
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Package 1     1,325
Package 2     1,705
Satellite radio     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Heated front seats 467 467  
Package 1     1,231
Package 2     1,584
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,075 1,075 3,405
Options (change) 1,003 1,003 3,146
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $38,600 $41,600 $26,155
Total Invoice $35,966 $38,756 $24,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,116
Model Year201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3New Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,600$41,600$26,155
Adjustments for Features-3,625-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,975$36,275$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$35,966$38,756$24,472
Adjustments for Features-3,378-4,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,588$33,795$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,207$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3New Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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$4,575$6,275$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,378-4,9610

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S3New Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in98.8 in
Length175.4 in161.1 in
Width70.2 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft35.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.9 ft35.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested115060%
Total Not Requested77540%

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