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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i328dR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $32,550
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $31,249
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 0
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $50,745 $52,245 $33,370
Total Invoice $47,375 $48,755 $32,069

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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: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,751
Model Year201620162017
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i328dR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$50,745$52,245$33,370
Adjustments for Features-5,950-5,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$46,395$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$47,375$48,755$32,069
Adjustments for Features-5,555-5,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,820$43,296$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162017
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328i328dR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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  
Total Value of Features$10,545$10,445$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$5,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,555-5,4590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
Model3-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in100.0 in
Length182.0 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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