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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,780

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $16,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,141

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $14,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim325Ci330CiM32.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $44,900 $56,600 $22,120
Base Invoice $36,215 $41,040 $51,685 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Rear spoiler     0  
Package 1       1,325
Package 2       1,705
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Rear spoiler     0  
Package 1       1,231
Package 2       1,584
Options (change) 2,425 975 975 3,030
Options (change) 2,205 885 885 2,815
Destination 695 695 695 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $42,720 $46,570 $59,270 $25,780
Total Invoice $39,115 $42,620 $54,265 $24,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,656
Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim325Ci330CiM32.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,720$46,570$59,270$25,780
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,890-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$44,680$56,810$25,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$15,530$0
Total Invoice$39,115$42,620$54,265$24,141
Adjustments for Features-1,318-1,730-2,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,797$40,890$52,013$24,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,093$14,216$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim325Ci330CiM32.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manual $150$150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Floor mats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height 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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,365$3,935$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,890$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,318-1,730-2,2520

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in98.8 in
Length176.7 in161.1 in
Width69.2 in67.9 in
Height54.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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