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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: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $23,395
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $22,459
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Sport Package 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Metal pedals 240 240    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Convenience Package 930 930    
Sport Package 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Metal pedals 223 223    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Navigation Package       1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 3,560 2,565 575 5,600
Options (change) 3,313 2,387 536 5,276
Destination 975 975 975 770
Total Price $40,535 $44,040 $52,950 $29,765
Total Invoice $37,768 $41,028 $49,313 $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: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,506
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,535$44,040$52,950$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,105-6,505-9,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$37,535$43,345$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$7,915$0
Total Invoice$37,768$41,028$49,313$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,757-6,060-8,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,011$34,968$40,368$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,957$7,357$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist  $25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
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 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,625$9,025$12,125$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$6,505$9,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,757-6,060-8,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in99.9 in
Length186.1 in168.4 in
Width72.5 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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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