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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $17,475 $20,525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995        
Heated front seats         225  
Sunroof         1,000  
iPod integration         199 199
Rear spoiler         479 479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926        
Heated front seats         199  
Sunroof         883  
iPod integration         176 176
Rear spoiler         310 310
Options (change) 1,570 1,570 575 575 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,462 1,462 536 536 1,568 486
Destination 995 995 995 995 650 650
Total Price $35,865 $39,065 $44,570 $57,770 $20,028 $21,853

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,468
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,865$39,065$44,570$57,770$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,350-8,050-11,650-12,1250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$31,015$32,920$45,645$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,405$16,130$0$575

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

Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$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  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $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  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
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 leather seating surfaces    $0$0
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$7,925$9,625$13,225$13,700$1,575$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,350$8,050$11,650$12,125$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-506-400-3210-1,183

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

Model Year20202008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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