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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Sunroof 1,000        
Satellite radio 375        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Sunroof 883        
Satellite radio 331        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Options (change) 1,375 575 575 575 575
Options (change) 1,214 536 536 536 536
Destination 700 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,990 $34,870 $38,070 $44,570 $57,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,827
Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 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)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$19,990$34,870$38,070$44,570$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,150-7,850-11,750-12,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$28,720$30,220$32,820$45,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$4,100$16,825

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

Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 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
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $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
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
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
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 leather seating surfaces$0    
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$1,425$7,575$9,275$13,175$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150$7,850$11,750$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270-316-404-324

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

Model Year20092020
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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