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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: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package   750 750  
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   240 240  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package   698 698  
Convenience Package   930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   223 223  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 5,600 3,560 2,565 575
Options (change) 5,276 3,313 2,387 536
Destination 770 975 975 975
Total Price $29,765 $40,535 $44,040 $52,950
Total Invoice $28,505 $37,768 $41,028 $49,313

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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: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,506
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$40,535$44,040$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-6,505-9,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$35,430$37,535$43,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$7,915
Total Invoice$28,505$37,768$41,028$49,313
Adjustments for Features0-4,757-6,060-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$33,011$34,968$40,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,957$7,357

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTurboA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system$600   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75  $75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$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 suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,520$7,625$9,025$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$6,505$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,757-6,060-8,945

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in111.0 in
Length168.4 in186.1 in
Width71.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.0 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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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