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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $8,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,968 $28,699
Technology Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metal pedals 195  
Sound and Nav Package   4,980
Technology Package 2,790  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metal pedals 181  
Sound and Nav Package   4,782
Options (change) 7,270 4,980
Options (change) 6,764 4,782
Destination 950 820
Total Price $45,820 $35,695
Total Invoice $42,682 $34,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,009
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,820$35,695
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$35,695
Total Invoice$42,682$34,301
Adjustments for Features-3,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,310$34,301

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3720

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in100.0 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,226 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested297570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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