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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $25,340
Base Invoice $23,058 $23,404
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cold Weather Package   700
S Line Package   2,200
Technology Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Navigation system   1,950
Audio Package   1,350
6-speed automated manual   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cold Weather Package   637
S Line Package   2,002
Technology Package   1,365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Navigation system   1,774
Audio Package   1,229
6-speed automated manual   1,372
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 2,865 10,650
Options (change) 2,435 9,790
Destination 850 720
Total Price $27,735 $36,710
Total Invoice $26,343 $33,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year20182007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,735$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$36,555
Total Invoice$26,343$33,914
Adjustments for Features0-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$33,771

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182007
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,435$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182007
ModelBeetleA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.5 in
Length168.4 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested145566%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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