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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925        
Convenience Package   950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688        
Convenience Package   884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Metal pedals   182 182    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926    
Options (change) 5,925 2,965 2,965 575 575
Options (change) 5,688 2,761 2,761 536 536
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,195 $37,260 $40,460 $44,570 $57,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,640
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,195$37,260$40,460$44,570$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-3,780-6,705-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$35,180$36,680$37,865$50,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$2,685$15,410

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

Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge$75  $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,370$6,450$8,150$11,075$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$3,780$6,705$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-351-230-190

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

Model Year20152020
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in103.8 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested352569%
Total Not Requested160031%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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