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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: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $30,193 $30,227 $43,990
Sport Package   750  
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sport Package   697  
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 0 10,725 7,175
Options (change) 0 9,977 6,675
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $32,270 $44,100 $55,350
Total Invoice $31,013 $41,079 $51,540

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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: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,183
Model Year201620122012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4211hp 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)235/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,270$44,100$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$41,005$51,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,250
Total Invoice$31,013$41,079$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,883-3,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$38,196$47,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,531

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620122012
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  
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 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
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  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,170$5,265$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,883-3,813

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in185.2 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,591 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

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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested305056%
Total Not Requested244044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested141550%

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