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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $31,249
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 3,000 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200    
Sport Package 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Metal pedals 240 240    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,790 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976    
Sport Package 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Metal pedals 223 223    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 8,760 7,765 3,175 130
Options (change) 8,149 7,223 2,954 100
Destination 975 975 975 820
Total Price $45,735 $49,240 $55,550 $33,500
Total Invoice $42,604 $45,864 $51,731 $32,169

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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: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,875
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,735$49,240$55,550$33,500
Adjustments for Features-4,895-6,295-7,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,840$42,945$47,980$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$7,140$0
Total Invoice$42,604$45,864$51,731$32,169
Adjustments for Features-4,560-5,863-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,044$40,001$44,681$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,957$6,637$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Beetle
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support   $0
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $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 
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,515$10,790$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$6,295$7,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,560-5,863-7,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in100.0 in
Length186.1 in168.4 in
Width72.5 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,019 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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested207560%
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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested207560%
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 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested66548%

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