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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,750 $47,900 $56,775 $81,900 $30,275
Base Invoice $36,968 $44,548 $52,801 $76,168 $29,064
Convenience Package 1,400   2,625    
Premium Package 750        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 450 450      
iPod integration 0 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Wind blocker         500
Xenon HID headlights         895
Convenience Package 1,303   2,442    
Premium Package 698        
Navigation system 1,953 1,953 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443    
Heated front seats 418 418      
iPod integration 0 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466      
Obstacle detection, rear   325 325    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Wind blocker         400
Xenon HID headlights         770
Options (change) 5,675 3,875 5,400 0 1,525
Options (change) 5,281 3,605 5,023 0 1,270
Destination 775 775 775 775 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $46,200 $52,550 $64,650 $84,775 $32,620
Total Invoice $43,024 $48,928 $60,299 $79,043 $31,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,128
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 9215, 9215, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$46,200$52,550$64,650$84,775$32,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,150-4,025-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$50,925$62,500$80,750$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,725$16,300$34,550$0
Total Invoice$43,024$48,928$60,299$79,043$31,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,513-2,005-3,753-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,024$47,415$58,294$75,290$30,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,391$15,270$32,266$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$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
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
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, 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,875$7,400$9,275$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,150$4,025$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,513-2,005-3,753-258

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

Model Year20082017
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.3,209 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 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Wind blocker300Yes
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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