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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,770 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $12,520 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $10,997 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Beetle | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | A3 40 | A3 45 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $34,950 | $38,900 | $41,700 |
| Base Invoice | $33,553 | $36,568 | $39,200 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | 3,024 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | |
| Metal pedals | 182 | 182 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 8,465 | 8,465 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,877 | 7,877 |
| Destination | 820 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,770 | $48,290 | $51,160 |
| Total Invoice | $34,373 | $45,370 | $48,072 |
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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: $8,875 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,572 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Beetle | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | A3 40 | A3 45 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 625, 13 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,770 | $48,290 | $51,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,645 | -5,345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,770 | $44,645 | $45,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,170 |
| Total Invoice | $34,373 | $45,370 | $48,072 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,425 | -5,022 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,373 | $41,945 | $43,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,105 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Beetle | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | A3 40 | A3 45 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $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 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,145 | $5,790 | $7,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,645 | $5,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,425 | -5,022 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Beetle | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 43.1 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.1 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 54% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 54% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
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