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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $30,275
Base Invoice $35,666 $29,064
Technology Package 3,200  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Xenon HID headlights   895
Technology Package 2,976  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Xenon HID headlights   770
Options (change) 8,020 1,025
Options (change) 7,462 870
Destination 975 820
Total Price $47,345 $32,120
Total Invoice $44,103 $30,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,140
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4170hp 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$32,120
Adjustments for Features-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$32,120
Total Invoice$44,103$30,754
Adjustments for Features-3,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,894$30,754

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI1.8T SEL
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 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$5,940$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2090

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,209 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?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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