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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: $11,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim1.8T SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $29,064 $34,038 $36,828
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Technology Package   2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Technology Package   2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 1,025 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 870 5,560 5,560
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $32,120 $43,500 $46,500
Total Invoice $30,754 $40,523 $43,313

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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: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,716
Model Year201720162016
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, 9140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,120$43,500$46,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$42,370$43,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$30,754$40,523$43,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,053-2,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$39,470$40,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720162016
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 
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$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$3,095$4,225$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,053-2,496

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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