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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,520 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $18,900 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,017 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $16,373 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $43,500 | $49,500 | $64,950 | $28,040 |
| Base Invoice | $40,020 | $45,540 | $59,935 | $26,917 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Premium Package | 1,650 | 2,500 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | 2,150 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,095 | 6,995 | 6,745 | 2,630 |
| Options (change) | 5,545 | 6,360 | 6,140 | 2,250 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $50,420 | $57,320 | $74,220 | $31,520 |
| Total Invoice | $46,390 | $52,725 | $68,600 | $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: $17,055 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,675 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 | 174hp I4 |
| 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 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $50,420 | $57,320 | $74,220 | $31,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,845 | -3,745 | -4,245 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,575 | $53,575 | $69,975 | $31,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,000 | $21,400 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,390 | $52,725 | $68,600 | $30,017 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,698 | -3,445 | -3,924 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,692 | $49,280 | $64,676 | $30,017 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,588 | $19,984 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | M3 | SE |
| 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 app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| 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 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 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 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 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,690 | $11,590 | $12,090 | $7,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,845 | $3,745 | $4,245 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,698 | -3,445 | -3,924 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,793 lb. | 3,226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 38% |
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