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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $9,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $9,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelNew BeetleA3
Trim2.52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,490 $27,270
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,361
Package 2 1,800  
Package 1 1,620  
Alloy wheels 690  
Satellite radio 375  
iPod integration 199 50
All-weather floor mats 99 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Package 2 1,671  
Package 1 1,554  
Alloy wheels 641  
Satellite radio 331  
iPod integration 176 47
All-weather floor mats 64 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,783 3,725
Options (change) 4,437 3,469
Destination 640 875
Total Price $21,913 $31,870
Total Invoice $20,543 $29,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,566
Model Year20072012
ModelNew BeetleA3
Trim2.52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,913$31,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$29,085
Total Invoice$20,543$29,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$27,109

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelNew BeetleA3
Trim2.52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,596

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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 Year20072012
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 Weight2,884 lb.3,329 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

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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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