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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $26,917 $34,038 $36,828
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 130    
Technology Package   2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 100    
Technology Package   2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 2,760 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 2,350 5,560 5,560
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $31,650 $43,500 $46,500
Total Invoice $30,117 $40,523 $43,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,610
Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp 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$31,650$43,500$46,500
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$42,645$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$30,117$40,523$43,313
Adjustments for Features0-796-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$39,727$41,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,346

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEA3 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
Rear air vents $100$100
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 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$3,045$3,900$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-796-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,226 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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