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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Difference: $9,910 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Beetle |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,300 | $36,500 | $43,000 | $56,200 | $32,550 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| Sport Package | 650 | 650 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | 3,024 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |||
| Sport Package | 606 | 606 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | |||
| Metal pedals | 182 | 182 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,115 | 9,115 | 575 | 575 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 8,483 | 8,483 | 536 | 536 | 100 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 |
| Total Price | $43,410 | $46,610 | $44,570 | $57,770 | $33,500 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,776 | |||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Beetle |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 | 394hp I5 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | S7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $43,410 | $46,610 | $44,570 | $57,770 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,045 | -4,745 | -4,005 | -4,480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,365 | $41,865 | $40,565 | $53,290 | $33,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $200 | $12,925 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Beetle |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $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 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | $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 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,390 | $10,090 | $9,350 | $9,825 | $5,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,045 | $4,745 | $4,005 | $4,480 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -665 | -965 | -138 | -119 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 40% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 40% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
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