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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $4,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $37,600
Base Invoice $28,219 $34,968
Sound and Nav Package 4,400  
Convenience Package   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Heated front seats   500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Sound and Nav Package 4,224  
Convenience Package   838
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
Heated front seats   467
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 4,400 2,420
Options (change) 4,224 2,255
Destination 820 950
Total Price $34,615 $40,970
Total Invoice $33,263 $38,173

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,461
Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,615$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$39,415
Total Invoice$33,263$38,173
Adjustments for Features0-1,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,263$36,724

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

Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Total Value of Features$2,845$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,449

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,158 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested185050%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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