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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM31.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $44,900 $56,600 $30,275
Base Invoice $36,215 $41,040 $51,685 $29,064
Premium Package 1,200      
Steering-linked headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     400  
Rear spoiler     0  
Xenon HID headlights     700 895
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Premium Package 1,090      
Steering-linked headlights 730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     365  
Rear spoiler     0  
Xenon HID headlights     635 770
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 5,125 4,675 4,225 1,025
Options (change) 4,665 4,260 3,845 870
Destination 695 695 695 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $45,420 $50,270 $62,520 $32,120
Total Invoice $41,575 $45,995 $57,225 $30,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,358
Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM31.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,420$50,270$62,520$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,220-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,420$49,570$61,300$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$15,880$0
Total Invoice$41,575$45,995$57,225$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,117-1,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,575$45,355$56,108$29,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$14,533$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM31.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
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 
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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
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$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
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$3,415$4,115$4,635$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,220$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-1,117-1,537

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in100.0 in
Length176.7 in168.4 in
Width69.2 in71.2 in
Height54.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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