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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $38,350
Base Invoice $26,683 $35,666
Sound and Nav Package 3,400  
Convenience Package   950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
Sound and Nav Package 3,264  
Convenience Package   884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   182
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
Options (change) 3,400 2,715
Options (change) 3,264 2,528
Destination 795 975
Total Price $31,990 $42,040
Total Invoice $30,742 $39,169

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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: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,883
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,990$42,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$39,310
Total Invoice$30,742$39,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,742$36,625

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

Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,470$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544

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

Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in102.2 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.19.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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

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