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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetle
Trim330i340iR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,850 $50,700 $31,450
Base Invoice $42,390 $47,830 $30,193
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Options (change) 5,850 5,000 0
Options (change) 5,380 4,600 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $51,695 $56,695 $32,270
Total Invoice $48,765 $53,425 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,267
Model Year201820182016
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetle
Trim330i340iR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4320hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$51,695$56,695$32,270
Adjustments for Features-7,935-8,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,760$48,510$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$48,765$53,425$31,013
Adjustments for Features-7,485-7,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,280$45,712$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,432$0

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

Model Year201820182016
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoBeetle
Trim330i340iR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,405$11,655$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,935$8,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,485-7,7130

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,016 lb.3,013 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 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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