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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $21,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 199 199      
Sunroof 1,000        
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595 595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995  
Heated front seats 199        
iPod integration 176 176      
Sunroof 883        
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560 560 560
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     936 936  
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,590 1,590 595
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,496 1,496 560
Destination 650 650 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $42,585 $44,685 $53,590
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $40,098 $42,071 $50,442

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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: $11,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,930
Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$42,585$44,685$53,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-11,225-11,475-12,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$31,360$33,210$41,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,850$10,055
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$40,098$42,071$50,442
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-10,569-10,804-11,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$29,529$31,267$38,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,738$9,453

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

Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSSEA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$925$2,175$12,150$12,400$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$11,225$11,475$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-10,569-10,804-11,460

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

Model Year20082022
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in111.0 in
Length161.1 in187.5 in
Width67.9 in72.7 in
Height59.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.0 ft3

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