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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $24,020
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $23,058
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 9,975 7,175 2,865
Options (change) 9,280 6,675 2,435
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $43,350 $55,350 $27,735
Total Invoice $40,382 $51,540 $26,343

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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: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,752
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,350$55,350$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,455-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$51,545$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0
Total Invoice$40,382$51,540$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,287-3,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,095$47,997$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,902$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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, front  $150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
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 
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 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$6,390$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,287-3,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested352564%
Total Not Requested196536%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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