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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $17,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $15,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetleBeetle
Trim328i335iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $46,850 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $38,315 $43,280 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 6,300 5,400 5,300 0
Options (change) 5,730 4,910 5,088 0
Destination 925 925 820 795
Total Price $48,675 $53,175 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $44,970 $49,115 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,058
Model Year2014201420142014
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetleBeetle
Trim328i335iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,675$53,175$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-8,185-8,1850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,490$44,990$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$575$0
Total Invoice$44,970$49,115$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-7,562-7,5600-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,408$41,555$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,147$553$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142014
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetleBeetle
Trim328i335iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
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 manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,880$10,880$2,695$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,185$8,185$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,562-7,5600-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142014
Model3-Series Gran TurismoBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in100.0 in
Length190.0 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height59.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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