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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $13,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $17,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180     99
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295    
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
Satellite radio         375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168     64
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274    
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 870 575 3,619
Options (change) 978 978 810 536 3,315
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $35,345 $38,545 $44,865 $57,770 $21,429

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,799
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,345$38,545$44,865$57,770$21,429
Adjustments for Features-4,700-6,400-10,000-10,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,645$32,145$34,865$47,295$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$4,220$16,650$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass  $0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  $75
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,200$11,800$12,275$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$6,400$10,000$10,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-328-402-2780

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

Model Year20202006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3New Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in98.7 in
Length175.4 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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