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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,770 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $11,950 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $9,292 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | M3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $39,600 | $44,900 | $56,600 | $34,950 |
| Base Invoice | $36,215 | $41,040 | $51,685 | $33,553 |
| Premium Package | 1,200 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,200 | 800 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 400 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,090 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | 730 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,090 | 730 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 365 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,425 | 5,125 | 3,875 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,755 | 4,670 | 3,525 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $50,720 | $62,170 | $35,770 |
| Total Invoice | $43,665 | $46,405 | $56,905 | $34,373 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,355 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,690 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | M3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 184hp I6 | 225hp I6 | 333hp I6 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 11 | ?, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $50,720 | $62,170 | $35,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | 0 | -420 | -605 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,520 | $50,720 | $61,750 | $35,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,200 | $14,230 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,665 | $46,405 | $56,905 | $34,373 |
| Adjustments for Features | -183 | 0 | -384 | -581 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,482 | $46,405 | $56,521 | $33,792 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,923 | $13,039 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | M3 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,615 | $3,415 | $3,835 | $4,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $0 | $420 | $605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -183 | 0 | -384 | -581 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,561 lb. | 3,226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 245/40ZR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
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