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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 e-tronTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $23,395
Base Invoice $35,248 $22,459
Navigation Plus Package 2,100  
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation Plus Package 1,954  
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 181  
Heated front seats 467  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 3,720 5,600
Options (change) 3,463 5,276
Destination 925 770
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $38,377 $29,765
Total Invoice $35,468 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,568
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 e-tronTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$38,377$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,622$29,765
Total Invoice$35,468$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,073$28,505

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 e-tronTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,000$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3950

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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 Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in99.9 in
Length169.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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