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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $13,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $17,040 $30,227 $43,990
Sunroof 1,000    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   450  
Sunroof 883    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Heated front seats   419  
Options (change) 1,375 925 475
Options (change) 1,214 862 443
Destination 700 875 875
Total Price $19,990 $34,300 $48,650
Total Invoice $18,954 $31,964 $45,308

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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: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,119
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,990$34,300$48,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$30,125$40,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$18,954$31,964$45,308
Adjustments for Features0-3,891-7,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$28,073$37,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5LA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $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
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$550$4,725$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,891-7,334

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

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in110.6 in
Length161.1 in185.2 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height59.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,591 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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