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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $25,450
Convenience Package 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,925
Convenience Package 884 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Metal pedals 182 182      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,688
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 575 575 5,925
Options (change) 2,761 2,761 536 536 5,688
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $37,260 $40,460 $44,570 $57,770 $32,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,640
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5210hp 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$32,195
Adjustments for Features-2,080-3,780-6,705-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,180$36,680$37,865$50,590$32,195
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 Year20202020202020202015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3R-Line
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 
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
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   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
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$6,450$8,150$11,075$11,550$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$3,780$6,705$7,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-351-230-1900

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

Model Year20202015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in100.0 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,013 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested352569%
Total Not Requested160031%

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