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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $23,058 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,865 9,975 7,175
Options (change) 2,435 9,280 6,675
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $27,735 $43,350 $55,350
Total Invoice $26,343 $40,382 $51,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,752
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,735$43,350$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$40,895$51,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$26,343$40,382$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,287-3,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$38,095$47,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,902

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSEA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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, front$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
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
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
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,585$5,040$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,287-3,543

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested352564%
Total Not Requested196536%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

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