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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $38,350
Base Invoice $20,696 $35,666
Package 1 1,325  
Package 2 1,705  
Satellite radio 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 1 1,231  
Package 2 1,584  
Satellite radio 331  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,405 575
Options (change) 3,146 536
Destination 630 975
Total Price $26,155 $39,900
Total Invoice $24,472 $37,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,908
Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5186hp I4
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,155$39,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$35,825
Total Invoice$24,472$37,177
Adjustments for Features0-3,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$33,380

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,797

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,429 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 / RS3 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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