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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,340 $45,490 $54,640 $28,040
Base Invoice $34,404 $42,010 $50,256 $26,917
Premium Package 2,775 1,825 1,775 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500  
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Audio controls on steering wheel     150  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     1,000  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Wind blocker       500
Premium Package 2,525 1,661 1,615 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455  
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Audio controls on steering wheel     137  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     910  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 6,275 5,325 6,425 3,260
Options (change) 5,712 4,848 5,849 2,750
Destination 720 720 720 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,335 $51,535 $63,485 $32,150
Total Invoice $40,836 $47,578 $58,525 $30,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,931
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6T6
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)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,335$51,535$63,485$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,000-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$48,935$61,485$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$17,150$0
Total Invoice$40,836$47,578$58,525$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,844-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,836$45,178$56,681$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,342$15,845$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
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 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
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 
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 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,450$5,850$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,000$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400-1,844-612

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Wind blocker300Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested127544%
Total Not Requested160056%

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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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