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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $56,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $52,828
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000        
Navigation Package 1,600        
Xenon HID headlights 1,000        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 250 250    
Convenience Package   950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880        
Navigation Package 1,536        
Xenon HID headlights 860        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 233 233    
Convenience Package   884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Metal pedals   182 182    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926    
Options (change) 5,600 2,965 2,965 575 575
Options (change) 5,276 2,761 2,761 536 536
Destination 770 925 995 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $37,190 $39,560 $46,070 $57,770
Total Invoice $28,505 $34,990 $37,220 $43,363 $54,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,846
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,765$37,190$39,560$46,070$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-4,505-7,430-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$34,385$35,055$38,640$49,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$4,255$15,480
Total Invoice$28,505$34,990$37,220$43,363$54,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,639-4,239-6,993-7,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$32,351$32,981$36,370$46,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630$4,019$14,570

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

Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
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
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600    
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$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250    
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
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 suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,695$6,500$8,200$11,125$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$4,505$7,430$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,639-4,239-6,993-7,438

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

Model Year20122019
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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