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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $23,395
Convenience Package 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Sunroof and Sound Package         3,000
Navigation Package         1,600
Xenon HID headlights         1,000
Convenience Package 884 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Metal pedals 182 182      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,880
Navigation Package         1,536
Xenon HID headlights         860
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 575 575 5,600
Options (change) 2,761 2,761 536 536 5,276
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $37,260 $40,460 $44,570 $57,770 $29,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,229
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$37,260$40,460$44,570$57,770$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,805-4,505-7,430-7,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,455$35,955$37,140$49,865$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$2,685$15,410$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $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
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
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system    $600
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$75
Compass  $0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$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 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather door panel trim    $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,200$11,125$11,600$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$4,505$7,430$7,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-283-418-255-2090

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

Model Year20202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in99.9 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.329.9 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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