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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $31,450
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $30,193
Sport Package 750    
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sport Package 697    
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Options (change) 10,725 7,175 0
Options (change) 9,977 6,675 0
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $44,100 $55,350 $32,270
Total Invoice $41,079 $51,540 $31,013

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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: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$44,100$55,350$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,005$51,255$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0
Total Invoice$41,079$51,540$31,013
Adjustments for Features-2,883-3,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,196$47,727$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,531$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$5,265$6,265$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,883-3,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested305056%
Total Not Requested244044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested141550%

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