BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2013

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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,500 $49,500 $64,950 $27,795
Base Invoice $40,020 $45,540 $59,935 $26,683
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,100  
Sound and Nav Package       3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Leather seating surfaces 1,410      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,000  
Sound and Nav Package       3,264
Options (change) 6,195 4,645 6,395 3,400
Options (change) 5,635 4,225 5,820 3,264
Destination 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $50,520 $54,970 $73,870 $31,990
Total Invoice $46,480 $50,590 $68,280 $30,742

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,717
Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,520$54,970$73,870$31,990
Adjustments for Features-4,370-4,620-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,150$50,350$67,750$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$21,600$0
Total Invoice$46,480$50,590$68,280$30,742
Adjustments for Features-4,021-4,252-5,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,459$46,338$62,623$30,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,879$20,164$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3Turbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
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
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$10,690$10,940$12,440$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$4,620$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,021-4,252-5,6570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in100.0 in
Length180.6 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height54.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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