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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $15,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $40,750 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $24,686 $37,898 $45,385 $53,127
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Heated front seats   418 418  
Options (change) 0 925 925 475
Options (change) 0 861 861 443
Destination 700 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $26,690 $42,500 $50,550 $60,125
Total Invoice $25,386 $39,584 $47,071 $56,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,264
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 9180, 9180, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$26,690$42,500$50,550$60,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-6,150-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$39,350$44,400$54,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050$15,625
Total Invoice$25,386$39,584$47,071$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-5,727-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$36,650$41,344$51,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,694$14,640

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,525$4,675$7,675$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$6,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-5,727-4,805

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

Model Year20092009
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in180.0 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft38.9 ft3

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