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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $34,968 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Heated front seats 500 225  
iPod integration   199 199
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Heated front seats 467 199  
iPod integration   176 176
Options (change) 1,075 424 199
Options (change) 1,003 375 176
Destination 950 650 640
Total Price $39,625 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $36,921 $23,056 $25,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,391
Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionS7M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$39,625$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-5,8750-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715
Total Invoice$36,921$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-5,4740-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,447$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$733

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

Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,525$650$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4740-1,473

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

Model Year20172008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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