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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: $19,829

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,423

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3A3
TrimSSE2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $25,035 $33,364
Heated front seats 225      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Premium Package     1,500  
Heated front seats 199      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Premium Package     1,396  
Options (change) 1,704 479 3,575 2,075
Options (change) 1,392 310 3,326 1,930
Destination 650 650 825 825
Total Price $19,829 $21,654 $31,320 $38,775
Total Invoice $18,423 $20,498 $29,186 $36,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3A3
TrimSSE2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,829$21,654$31,320$38,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,990-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,829$20,404$27,330$31,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,730
Total Invoice$18,423$20,498$29,186$36,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-3,718-7,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,423$19,315$25,468$28,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$3,464

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3A3
TrimSSE2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$2,475$5,215$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,990$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-3,718-7,187

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested97592%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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

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