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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $28,040
Base Invoice $35,666 $26,917
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   130
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 8,020 2,760
Options (change) 7,462 2,350
Destination 975 850
Total Price $47,345 $31,650
Total Invoice $44,103 $30,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,033
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,345$31,650
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,175$31,650
Total Invoice$44,103$30,117
Adjustments for Features-2,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,150$30,117

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSISE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,615$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9530

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

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

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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