BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018

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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: $31,520

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,017

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $11,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM3SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $44,900 $56,600 $28,040
Base Invoice $36,215 $41,040 $51,685 $26,917
Premium Package 1,200     2,500
Steering-linked headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Premium Package 1,090     2,150
Steering-linked headlights 730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 5,125 4,675 4,225 2,630
Options (change) 4,665 4,260 3,845 2,250
Destination 695 695 695 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $45,420 $50,270 $62,520 $31,520
Total Invoice $41,575 $45,995 $57,225 $30,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,277
Model Year2006200620062018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM3SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6174hp 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$31,520
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,220-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,420$49,570$61,300$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$15,880$0
Total Invoice$41,575$45,995$57,225$30,017
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,117-1,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,575$45,355$56,108$28,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$14,533$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim325Ci330CiM3SE
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
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$150
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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 
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$3,115$3,815$4,335$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,220$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-1,117-1,719

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
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.3,226 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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