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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $22,459
Sport Package 1,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Sport Package 930    
Premium Plus Package 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Navigation Package     1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 3,675 575 5,600
Options (change) 3,420 536 5,276
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $40,500 $50,700 $29,765
Total Invoice $37,733 $47,217 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,335
Model Year201620162012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4333hp V6200hp 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$40,500$50,700$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,105-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,395$46,695$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0
Total Invoice$37,733$47,217$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,893-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,840$43,487$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,647$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Navigation system  $600
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,800$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,893-3,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in99.9 in
Length185.1 in168.4 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.2,940 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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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