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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: $33,045

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,757

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $8,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 1.8 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,675 $35,600
Base Invoice $28,488 $33,108
Sound and Nav Package 1,450  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sound and Nav Package 1,393  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,550 7,100
Options (change) 2,449 6,602
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,045 $43,595
Total Invoice $31,757 $40,605

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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: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,398
Model Year20152015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 1.8 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4 D170hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,045$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,045$40,965
Total Invoice$31,757$40,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,757$38,155

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
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, configurable$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$2,770$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,454 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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