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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $37,340 $45,490 $54,640
Base Invoice $33,553 $34,404 $42,010 $50,256
Wind blocker 500      
Premium Package   2,775 1,825 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Audio controls on steering wheel       150
Bose 215W 9 speakers       1,000
Wind blocker 400      
Premium Package   2,525 1,661 1,615
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Audio controls on steering wheel       137
Bose 215W 9 speakers       910
Options (change) 500 6,175 5,225 6,075
Options (change) 400 5,621 4,757 5,530
Destination 820 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,270 $44,235 $51,435 $63,135
Total Invoice $34,773 $40,745 $47,487 $58,206

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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: $8,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,135
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 9180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,270$44,235$51,435$63,135
Adjustments for Features-1700-2,600-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$44,235$48,835$61,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$16,900
Total Invoice$34,773$40,745$47,487$58,206
Adjustments for Features-1630-2,400-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,610$40,745$45,087$56,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,342$15,617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,375$5,975$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$2,600$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-2,400-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in104.5 in
Length168.4 in180.0 in
Width71.2 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 1.8T Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Wind blocker300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%

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