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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45Turbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,900 $41,700 $27,795
Base Invoice $36,568 $39,200 $26,683
Convenience Package 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995  
Sound and Nav Package     3,400
Convenience Package 884 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Metal pedals 182 182  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926  
Sound and Nav Package     3,264
Options (change) 2,715 2,715 3,400
Options (change) 2,528 2,528 3,264
Destination 925 995 795
Total Price $42,540 $45,410 $31,990
Total Invoice $40,021 $42,723 $30,742

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,711
Model Year201920192013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45Turbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4228hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,540$45,410$31,990
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,810$40,980$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$40,021$42,723$30,742
Adjustments for Features-2,568-4,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,453$38,555$30,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,102$0

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

Model Year201920192013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45Turbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,900$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,568-4,1680

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

Model Year20192013
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.3,163 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

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