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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,370 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $18,675 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $17,016 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $44,450 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $43,415 | $42,020 | $31,249 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Convenience Tier | 850 | 850 | |
| 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 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Convenience Tier | 780 | 780 | |
| 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 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Options (change) | 6,600 | 6,600 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,070 | 6,070 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 820 |
| Total Price | $53,545 | $52,045 | $33,370 |
| Total Invoice | $50,480 | $49,085 | $32,069 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,500 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,192 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $53,545 | $52,045 | $33,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,075 | -6,175 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,470 | $45,870 | $33,370 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,480 | $49,085 | $32,069 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,727 | -5,824 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,753 | $43,261 | $32,069 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,492 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $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 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,370 | $10,470 | $4,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,075 | $6,175 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,727 | -5,824 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 182.0 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,663 lb. | 3,019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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