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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: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $21,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $18,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,200 $49,100 $22,240
Base Invoice $39,745 $45,170 $21,044
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear seat pass-through 175 175  
iPod integration 400 400 199
Satellite radio 595 595 375
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Package 1     1,445
Package 2     1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Rear seat pass-through 160 160  
iPod integration 365 365 176
Satellite radio 540 540 331
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,410    
Package 1     1,342
Package 2     1,626
Options (change) 3,695 2,145 3,769
Options (change) 3,360 1,950 3,475
Destination 775 775 640
Total Price $47,670 $52,020 $26,649
Total Invoice $43,880 $47,895 $25,159

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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: $15,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,506
Model Year200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,670$52,020$26,649
Adjustments for Features-5,665-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,005$46,105$26,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$43,880$47,895$25,159
Adjustments for Features-5,215-5,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,665$42,449$25,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,784$0

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

Model Year200720072007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$10,390$10,640$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,215-5,4460

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

Model Year20072007
Model3-SeriesNew Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in98.8 in
Length180.6 in161.1 in
Width70.2 in67.9 in
Height54.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft35.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

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