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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim1.8T SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $35,600 $38,600
Base Invoice $29,064 $33,108 $35,898
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Prestige Package   5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Prestige Package   5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Options (change) 1,025 9,000 9,000
Options (change) 870 8,370 8,370
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $32,120 $45,495 $48,495
Total Invoice $30,754 $42,373 $45,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,472
Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim1.8T SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,120$45,495$48,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$43,190$44,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$30,754$42,373$45,163
Adjustments for Features0-2,147-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$40,226$41,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim1.8T SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,495$5,800$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,147-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelBeetleA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in102.2 in
Length168.4 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,397 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%

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