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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetleA3
TrimS2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $27,270
Base Invoice $16,381 $25,361
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 199 50
Sunroof 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 176 47
Sunroof 883  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,424 3,605
Options (change) 1,258 3,355
Destination 650 895
Total Price $19,549 $31,770
Total Invoice $18,289 $29,611

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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: $7,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,282
Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetleA3
TrimS2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,549$31,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$27,435
Total Invoice$18,289$29,611
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$25,571

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetleA3
TrimS2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
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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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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