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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $30,193 $33,388 $45,756
Technology Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Sport Package   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Technology Package   2,138 2,138
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Sport Package   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 0 5,975 2,875
Options (change) 0 5,558 2,674
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $32,270 $42,800 $53,000
Total Invoice $31,013 $39,871 $49,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,270$42,800$53,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$39,330$48,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$31,013$39,871$49,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,233-4,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$36,638$45,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,648

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 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
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,120$5,590$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,233-4,069

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in185.1 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested106547%

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