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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $22,120
Base Invoice $34,968 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Package 1   1,325
Package 2   1,705
Satellite radio   375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Package 1   1,231
Package 2   1,584
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,370 3,405
Options (change) 1,277 3,146
Destination 950 630
Total Price $39,920 $26,155
Total Invoice $37,195 $24,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,833
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionS7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,920$26,155
Adjustments for Features-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$26,155
Total Invoice$37,195$24,472
Adjustments for Features-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,305$24,472

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8900

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New 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 Weight3,429 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 / RS3 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested67535%

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