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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: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $26,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $25,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $17,915
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $17,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 1,000
Options (change) 965 965 883
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $47,995 $46,495 $19,615
Total Invoice $45,375 $43,980 $18,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,444
Model Year201820182009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5L
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)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$47,995$46,495$19,615
Adjustments for Features-10,380-10,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$36,015$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$45,375$43,980$18,623
Adjustments for Features-9,813-9,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,562$34,067$18,623
Cost Above Minimum$1,495$0$0

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

Model Year201820182009
Model3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim328d330i2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $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
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
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 
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 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$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,380$10,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,813-9,9130

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

Model Year20182009
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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