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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: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,450 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,193 $25,361
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed manual   0
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed manual   0
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 1,100 9,150
Options (change) 1,056 8,512
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,370 $37,315
Total Invoice $32,069 $34,768

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,617
Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,370$37,315
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,415$37,315
Total Invoice$32,069$34,768
Adjustments for Features-9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,151$34,768

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleA3
TrimR-Line SEL2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
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 $150
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9180

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162013
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.3,263 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested70545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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