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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $18,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3R-Line SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $53,800 $68,750 $34,950
Base Invoice $43,970 $49,675 $63,430 $33,553
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Premium Package     2,500  
Rear spoiler     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,100  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,410      
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Premium Package     2,275  
Rear spoiler     0  
Leather door panel trim     1,000  
Options (change) 5,850 4,300 5,250 0
Options (change) 5,325 3,915 4,780 0
Destination 925 925 925 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $54,375 $59,025 $76,625 $35,770
Total Invoice $50,220 $54,515 $70,835 $34,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,952
Model Year2013201320132016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3R-Line SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$54,375$59,025$76,625$35,770
Adjustments for Features-3,135-3,135-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,240$55,890$71,715$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$20,475$0
Total Invoice$50,220$54,515$70,835$34,373
Adjustments for Features-2,895-2,895-4,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,325$51,620$66,296$34,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,295$18,971$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132016
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i335iM3R-Line SEL
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$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 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $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 
Aluminum trim  $100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,505$10,505$12,280$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$3,135$4,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,895-2,895-4,5390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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.3,226 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%

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