BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen New Beetle 2009

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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $19,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $16,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,200 $49,100 $25,990
Base Invoice $39,745 $45,170 $24,686
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Rear seat pass-through 175 175  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Rear seat pass-through 160 160  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Options (change) 1,745 1,745 0
Options (change) 1,585 1,585 0
Destination 775 775 700
Total Price $45,720 $51,620 $26,690
Total Invoice $42,105 $47,530 $25,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,916
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$45,720$51,620$26,690
Adjustments for Features-5,215-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$45,255$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$42,105$47,530$25,386
Adjustments for Features-4,803-5,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,302$41,669$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,367$0

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

Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328i335i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$10,565$11,715$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,803-5,8610

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

Model Year20072009
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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