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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: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $25,930
Base Invoice $23,058 $24,115
Premium Package 2,500 1,500
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cold Weather Package   700
Convenience Package   350
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,150 1,396
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cold Weather Package   650
Convenience Package   325
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Xenon HID headlights   745
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,865 8,765
Options (change) 2,435 8,151
Destination 850 775
Total Price $27,735 $35,470
Total Invoice $26,343 $33,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,554
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,735$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$35,315
Total Invoice$26,343$33,041
Adjustments for Features0-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$32,897

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,935$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
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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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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170581%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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