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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $16,107 $25,361 $28,134
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
All-weather floor mats 99 120 120
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
All-weather floor mats 64 112 112
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 3,619 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 3,315 2,044 2,044
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $21,429 $30,340 $33,320
Total Invoice $20,052 $28,280 $31,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,429$30,340$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$28,605$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$20,052$28,280$31,053
Adjustments for Features0-1,617-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$26,663$28,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleA3A3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$3,160$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617-2,596

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.5 in
Length161.1 in168.7 in
Width67.9 in69.5 in
Height59.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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