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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $21,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $24,020
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $23,058
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     235
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Premium Package     2,150
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 5,150 5,150 2,735
Options (change) 4,735 4,735 2,335
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $52,095 $50,595 $27,605
Total Invoice $49,145 $47,750 $26,243

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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: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,033
Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$52,095$50,595$27,605
Adjustments for Features-6,760-6,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,335$43,735$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,145$47,750$26,243
Adjustments for Features-6,377-6,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,768$41,276$26,243
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr 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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto 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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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 
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 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,295$10,395$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$6,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,377-6,4740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,663 lb.3,013 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 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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