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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $21,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328i335iM3SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,000 $51,200 $67,050 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $41,580 $47,285 $61,865 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Rear seat pass-through 195 195 195    
iPod integration 400 400 400 199 199
Heated front seats 500 500 500 225  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Rear seat pass-through 175 175 175    
iPod integration 365 365 365 176 176
Heated front seats 455 455 455 199  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Rear spoiler     0    
Options (change) 1,995 1,995 1,995 424 199
Options (change) 1,815 1,815 1,815 375 176
Destination 875 875 875 650 640
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,870 $54,070 $71,620 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $44,270 $49,975 $66,255 $23,056 $25,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,004
Model Year20102010201020082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328i335iM3SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$47,870$54,070$71,620$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-6,715-7,615-8,2900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,155$46,455$63,330$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$22,175$0$715
Total Invoice$44,270$49,975$66,255$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-6,210-7,038-7,6690-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,060$42,937$58,586$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,877$20,526$0$733

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

Model Year20102010201020082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328i335iM3SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Wind blocker    $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire   $150$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  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$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$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$11,315$12,215$12,890$4,600$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,715$7,615$8,290$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,210-7,038-7,6690-1,473

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

Model Year20102008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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