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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $14,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $34,038 $36,828
Heated front seats 225   500 500
iPod integration 199 199 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Heated front seats 199   467 467
iPod integration 176 176 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 424 199 1,425 1,425
Options (change) 375 176 1,328 1,328
Destination 650 640 925 925
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $38,950 $41,950
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $36,291 $39,081

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,064
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,314$26,579$38,950$41,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-5,550-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$33,400$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$1,450
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$36,291$39,081
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-5,171-6,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$31,120$32,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$1,347

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

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Wind blocker $300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$450$2,000$6,000$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$5,550$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-5,171-6,614

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

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

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3
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.3,397 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 specs.

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