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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New 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 New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,140 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | ||||
| Difference: $19,005 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,810 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | ||||
| Difference: $16,690 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | 2.5L |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $43,500 | $49,500 | $64,950 | $26,390 |
| Base Invoice | $40,020 | $45,540 | $59,935 | $25,060 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | 175 | 175 | 175 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | 160 | 160 | 160 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 750 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,145 | $52,145 | $69,295 | $27,140 |
| Total Invoice | $42,500 | $48,020 | $64,115 | $25,810 |
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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: $13,540 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,657 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | 2.5L |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 300, 13 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $46,145 | $52,145 | $69,295 | $27,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,465 | -6,615 | -7,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,680 | $45,530 | $62,130 | $27,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,850 | $21,450 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $42,500 | $48,020 | $64,115 | $25,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,033 | -6,092 | -6,629 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,467 | $41,928 | $57,486 | $25,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,461 | $20,019 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | 2.5L |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height 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 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,165 | $12,315 | $12,865 | $5,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,465 | $6,615 | $7,165 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,033 | -6,092 | -6,629 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | New Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 98.8 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,793 lb. | 3,165 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
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