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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: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,450 $34,915
Base Invoice $30,193 $32,471
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cold Weather Package   650
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,100 5,435
Options (change) 1,056 5,054
Destination 820 775
Total Price $33,370 $41,125
Total Invoice $32,069 $38,300

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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: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,839
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,370$41,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$39,630
Total Invoice$32,069$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$36,908

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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 
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 air recirculation $100
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Total Value of Features$4,820$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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