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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $38,350
Base Invoice $29,064 $35,666
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Xenon HID headlights 895  
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Technology Package   3,200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Xenon HID headlights 770  
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Technology Package   2,976
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,025 8,020
Options (change) 870 7,462
Destination 820 975
Total Price $32,120 $47,345
Total Invoice $30,754 $44,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,140
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,120$47,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$43,900
Total Invoice$30,754$44,103
Adjustments for Features0-3,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$40,894

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

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,495$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,209

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,209 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

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