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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $20,696 $34,038 $36,828
Package 1 1,325    
Package 2 1,705    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Heated front seats   500 500
Package 1 1,231    
Package 2 1,584    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Heated front seats   467 467
Options (change) 3,405 1,075 1,075
Options (change) 3,146 1,003 1,003
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $26,155 $38,600 $41,600
Total Invoice $24,472 $35,966 $38,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,116
Model Year200620162016
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,155$38,600$41,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$34,975$36,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$24,472$35,966$38,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,378-4,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$32,588$33,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,207

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200620162016
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Total Value of Features$950$4,575$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,378-4,961

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in102.2 in
Length161.1 in175.4 in
Width67.9 in70.2 in
Height59.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.09.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested115060%
Total Not Requested77540%

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