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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $26,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $25,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $16,490
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $15,466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Package 1     1,620
Package 2     1,800
iPod integration     199
Satellite radio     375
Alloy wheels     690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Package 1     1,554
Package 2     1,671
iPod integration     176
Satellite radio     331
Alloy wheels     641
Options (change) 3,350 3,350 4,684
Options (change) 3,080 3,080 4,373
Destination 995 995 640
Total Price $50,295 $48,795 $21,814
Total Invoice $47,490 $46,095 $20,479

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,881
Model Year201820182007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,295$48,795$21,814
Adjustments for Features-10,205-10,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$38,490$21,814
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$47,490$46,095$20,479
Adjustments for Features-9,636-9,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$36,360$20,479
Cost Above Minimum$1,494$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201820182007
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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$11,305$11,405$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,205$10,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,636-9,7350

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in98.7 in
Length182.0 in161.1 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft327.2 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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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