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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,015

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $10,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,767

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $8,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 1.8 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,895 $35,600
Base Invoice $27,739 $33,108
Sound and Nav Package 1,200  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sound and Nav Package 1,152  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,300 5,700
Options (change) 2,208 5,300
Destination 820 895
Total Price $32,015 $42,195
Total Invoice $30,767 $39,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,366
Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 1.8 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,015$42,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$39,865
Total Invoice$30,767$39,303
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,767$37,133

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 1.8 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,670$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in102.2 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,462 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 TDI

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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