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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,450 $33,980
Base Invoice $30,193 $31,561
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Xenon HID headlights   728
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 1,100 5,350
Options (change) 1,056 4,870
Destination 820 720
Total Price $33,370 $40,050
Total Invoice $32,069 $37,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,370$40,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$38,380
Total Invoice$32,069$37,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$35,602

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,645$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,104 lb.3,660 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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