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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,388 $45,756
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Navigation Plus Package   2,100  
Convenience Plus Package   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Navigation Plus Package   1,954  
Convenience Plus Package   744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 5,600 3,475 575
Options (change) 5,276 3,234 536
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $29,765 $40,300 $50,700
Total Invoice $28,505 $37,547 $47,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,182
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$40,300$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$37,230$46,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,465
Total Invoice$28,505$37,547$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$34,687$43,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
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
Boost gauge$75  
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar 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
Metal pedals$75  
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,795$4,865$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,860-3,730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in185.1 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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