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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $19,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $23,395
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $22,459
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 5,050 5,050 5,600
Options (change) 4,645 4,645 5,276
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $51,995 $50,495 $29,765
Total Invoice $49,055 $47,660 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,778
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
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$51,995$50,495$29,765
Adjustments for Features-8,775-8,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,220$41,620$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,055$47,660$28,505
Adjustments for Features-8,279-8,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,776$39,283$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$1,493$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesBeetle
Trim328d330iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,545$11,645$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,775$8,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,279-8,3770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in99.9 in
Length182.0 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.2,940 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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