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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: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $27,270
Base Invoice $23,058 $25,361
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,865 8,630
Options (change) 2,435 8,030
Destination 850 875
Total Price $27,735 $36,775
Total Invoice $26,343 $34,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,220
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleA3
TrimSE2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,735$36,775
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$36,020
Total Invoice$26,343$34,266
Adjustments for Features0-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$33,563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
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 
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
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,435$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
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, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%

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