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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: $26,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
TrimS4SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $49,900 $24,020
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 3,175 2,865
Options (change) 2,954 2,435
Destination 1,045 850
Total Price $54,120 $27,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,006
Model Year20212018
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
TrimS4SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine349hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,120$27,735
Adjustments for Features-8,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,165$27,735

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212018
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
TrimS4SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,290$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212018
ModelA4 / S4Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in100.0 in
Length187.5 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 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
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

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

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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