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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $8,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,450
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $24,433
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Sport Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 550 550  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511  
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Sport Package 697    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Proximity key 511 511  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 8,625 3,575 5,925
Options (change) 8,022 3,325 5,688
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $42,000 $51,750 $32,195
Total Invoice $39,124 $48,190 $30,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,137
Model Year201220122015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,000$51,750$32,195
Adjustments for Features-3,270-4,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,730$47,480$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,750$0
Total Invoice$39,124$48,190$30,941
Adjustments for Features-3,046-3,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,078$44,214$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,136$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122015
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,140$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$4,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,046-3,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in100.0 in
Length185.2 in168.4 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, 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
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested382575%
Total Not Requested130025%

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