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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $12,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $37,300
Base Invoice $30,193 $34,690
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport Package   750
Prestige Package   4,800
Premium Plus Package   3,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport Package   698
Prestige Package   4,464
Premium Plus Package   3,534
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,100 9,925
Options (change) 1,056 9,232
Destination 820 950
Total Price $33,370 $48,175
Total Invoice $32,069 $44,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,033
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$33,370$48,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$41,980
Total Invoice$32,069$44,872
Adjustments for Features0-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$39,102

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA4
TrimR-Line SELA4 2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,170$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleA4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.0 in
Length168.4 in186.1 in
Width71.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,483 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
Audi A4 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested159054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested240074%

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