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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $26,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $25,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328d330iSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 225  
iPod integration     199 199
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460 199  
iPod integration     176 176
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 1,903 678
Options (change) 965 965 1,568 486
Destination 995 995 650 650
Total Price $47,995 $46,495 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $45,375 $43,980 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,752
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328d330iSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$47,995$46,495$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-10,080-10,1800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,915$36,315$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$575
Total Invoice$45,375$43,980$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-9,530-9,6290-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,845$34,351$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$1,494$0$0$892

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

Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim328d330iSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$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$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 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$11,605$11,705$1,525$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,080$10,180$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,530-9,6290-1,183

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

Model Year20182008
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
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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