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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,340 $45,490 $54,640 $34,950
Base Invoice $34,404 $42,010 $50,256 $33,553
Premium Package 2,775 1,825 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500  
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Audio controls on steering wheel     150  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     1,000  
Wind blocker       500
Premium Package 2,525 1,661 1,615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455  
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228    
Audio controls on steering wheel     137  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     910  
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 6,175 5,225 6,075 500
Options (change) 5,621 4,757 5,530 400
Destination 720 720 720 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,235 $51,435 $63,135 $36,270
Total Invoice $40,745 $47,487 $58,206 $34,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,135
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 9215, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$44,235$51,435$63,135$36,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,000-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,235$48,835$61,135$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$16,900$0
Total Invoice$40,745$47,487$58,206$34,773
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,844-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,745$45,087$56,362$34,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,342$15,617$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,975$5,375$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,000$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400-1,844-163

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.5 in100.0 in
Length180.0 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height54.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume8.9 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 1.8T Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Wind blocker300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%

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