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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $17,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $33,388 $45,756
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 1,424 199 575 575
Options (change) 1,258 176 536 536
Destination 650 650 925 925
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $37,400 $50,700
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $34,849 $47,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,946
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5T6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,549$21,374$37,400$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,025-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$31,375$42,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$10,900
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$34,849$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-5,614-7,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$29,235$39,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$10,136

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$450$1,700$6,475$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,025$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-5,614-7,846

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in110.6 in
Length161.1 in185.1 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height59.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.4 ft3

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