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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: $29,415

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,271

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $7,390

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $30,250
Base Invoice $23,611 $28,134
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,900  
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,784  
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,000 7,150
Options (change) 3,840 6,652
Destination 820 875
Total Price $29,415 $38,275
Total Invoice $28,271 $35,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,204
Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,415$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$34,855
Total Invoice$28,271$35,661
Adjustments for Features0-3,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,271$32,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,095$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,186

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,362 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 TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested120576%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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