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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,701

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $15,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 CabrioletR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,900 $56,775 $81,900 $29,895
Base Invoice $44,548 $52,801 $76,168 $28,699
Navigation system 2,100 1,950    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 450      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Front sport buckets 500      
Convenience Package   2,625    
Sound and Nav Package       4,980
Wind blocker       500
Navigation system 1,953 1,813    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466      
iPod integration 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 418      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Front sport buckets 466      
Convenience Package   2,442    
Sound and Nav Package       4,782
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 5,275 5,050 0 5,480
Options (change) 4,909 4,698 0 5,182
Destination 775 775 775 820
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $53,950 $64,300 $84,775 $36,195
Total Invoice $50,232 $59,974 $79,043 $34,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,525
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 CabrioletR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9215, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$53,950$64,300$84,775$36,195
Adjustments for Features-2,155-2,430-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,795$61,870$80,220$36,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,075$28,425$0
Total Invoice$50,232$59,974$79,043$34,701
Adjustments for Features-2,006-2,267-4,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,226$57,707$74,796$34,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,481$26,570$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 CabrioletR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player   $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $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$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,125$8,250$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$2,430$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,006-2,267-4,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length180.0 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height54.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,859 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 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested137593%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested247559%
Total Not Requested175041%

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