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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: $31,650 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $21,595 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $19,073 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $47,600 | $53,800 | $60,800 | $68,750 | $28,040 |
| Base Invoice | $43,970 | $49,675 | $56,115 | $63,430 | $26,917 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Convenience Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Floor mats | 130 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Convenience Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Premium Package | 910 | 910 | 2,275 | 2,150 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Floor mats | 100 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,750 | 5,750 | 5,750 | 4,150 | 2,760 |
| Options (change) | 4,325 | 5,235 | 5,235 | 3,780 | 2,350 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $60,445 | $67,445 | $75,495 | $31,650 |
| Total Invoice | $49,190 | $55,805 | $62,245 | $69,805 | $30,117 |
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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: $19,360 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,008 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 414hp V8 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $53,245 | $60,445 | $67,445 | $75,495 | $31,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,235 | -3,885 | -4,060 | -4,260 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,010 | $56,560 | $63,385 | $71,235 | $31,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,550 | $12,375 | $20,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,190 | $55,805 | $62,245 | $69,805 | $30,117 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,065 | -3,587 | -3,747 | -3,939 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,125 | $52,218 | $58,498 | $65,866 | $30,117 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,093 | $11,373 | $18,741 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,130 | $11,780 | $11,955 | $12,155 | $7,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,235 | $3,885 | $4,060 | $4,260 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,065 | -3,587 | -3,747 | -3,939 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 25% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 1700 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 32% |
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