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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-Line SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $37,600
Base Invoice $33,553 $34,968
Technology Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Technology Package   2,790
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 0 7,270
Options (change) 0 6,764
Destination 820 950
Total Price $35,770 $45,820
Total Invoice $34,373 $42,682

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,566
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-Line SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,770$45,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$42,875
Total Invoice$34,373$42,682
Adjustments for Features0-2,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$39,939

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

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-Line SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,145$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743

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

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in102.2 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,429 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested66531%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

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