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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: $27,735 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||
| Difference: $21,890 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||
| Difference: $19,492 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SE |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $41,450 | $42,950 | $24,020 |
| Base Invoice | $38,315 | $39,695 | $23,058 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,500 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||
| Floor mats | 235 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,150 |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,250 | 7,250 | 2,865 |
| Options (change) | 6,595 | 6,595 | 2,435 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 850 |
| Total Price | $49,625 | $51,125 | $27,735 |
| Total Invoice | $45,835 | $47,215 | $26,343 |
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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: $15,030 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,156 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SE |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| 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 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $49,625 | $51,125 | $27,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,860 | -6,760 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,765 | $44,365 | $27,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,835 | $47,215 | $26,343 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,336 | -6,243 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,499 | $40,972 | $26,343 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,473 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SE |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| 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 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $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 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 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,270 | $10,170 | $3,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,860 | $6,760 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,336 | -6,243 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 86% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 86% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| 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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