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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $13,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 / TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Package 1 1,390        
Package 2 1,755        
Satellite radio 375        
All-weather floor mats 99 180 180    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295  
Package 1 1,291        
Package 2 1,629        
Satellite radio 331        
All-weather floor mats 64 168 168    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274  
Options (change) 3,619 1,050 1,050 870 575
Options (change) 3,315 978 978 810 536
Destination 630 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,429 $35,345 $38,545 $44,865 $57,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,799
Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 / TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$21,429$35,345$38,545$44,865$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,400-10,000-10,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$30,645$32,145$34,865$47,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$4,220$16,650

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

Model Year20062020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 / TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$6,500$8,200$11,800$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$6,400$10,000$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262-328-402-278

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

Model Year20062020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in103.8 in
Length161.1 in175.4 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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