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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: $27,140

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,810

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,390 $37,600
Base Invoice $25,060 $34,968
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 0 1,075
Options (change) 0 1,003
Destination 750 950
Total Price $27,140 $39,625
Total Invoice $25,810 $36,921

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,755
Model Year20102017
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5186hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,140$39,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$34,950
Total Invoice$25,810$36,921
Adjustments for Features0-4,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,810$32,565

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

Model Year20102017
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5LA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,356

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

Model Year20102017
ModelNew BeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,429 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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