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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleA3
TrimR-LineGSR3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $35,875
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $33,364
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Cold Weather Package     500
Sport Package     1,400
Navigation system     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Cold Weather Package     466
Sport Package     1,303
Navigation system     1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 5,425
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 5,046
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $42,125
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleA3
TrimR-LineGSR3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$39,255
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$36,562
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleA3
TrimR-LineGSR3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,020$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,673

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested332572%
Total Not Requested130028%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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