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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: $32,270 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $16,405 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $13,957 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $41,450 | $42,950 | $31,450 |
| Base Invoice | $38,315 | $39,695 | $30,193 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Options (change) | 6,300 | 6,300 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,730 | 5,730 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 820 |
| Total Price | $48,675 | $50,175 | $32,270 |
| Total Invoice | $44,970 | $46,350 | $31,013 |
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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: $9,855 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,906 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $48,675 | $50,175 | $32,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,550 | -6,450 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,125 | $43,725 | $32,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,970 | $46,350 | $31,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,051 | -5,958 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,919 | $40,392 | $31,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,473 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $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 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,895 | $9,795 | $3,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,550 | $6,450 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,051 | -5,958 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,546 lb. | 3,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 29.9 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 |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
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