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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSITurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $27,795
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $26,683
Navigation Plus Package 2,200 2,200  
iPod integration 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Sound and Nav Package     3,400
Navigation Plus Package 2,046 2,046  
iPod integration 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Heated front seats 467 467  
Proximity key 467 467  
Metal pedals 181 181  
Sound and Nav Package     3,264
Options (change) 4,320 4,320 3,400
Options (change) 4,022 4,022 3,264
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $41,845 $44,845 $31,990
Total Invoice $38,985 $41,775 $30,742

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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: $6,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,560
Model Year201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSITurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4200hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,845$44,845$31,990
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,965$40,415$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$38,985$41,775$30,742
Adjustments for Features-2,683-4,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,302$37,648$30,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Beetle
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSITurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
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  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,400$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,683-4,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
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.3,163 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

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
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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