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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $25,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $17,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Shadow Sport Design   600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
Satellite radio         375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Shadow Sport Design   550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 4,250 5,600 2,500 1,500 3,520
Options (change) 3,910 5,150 2,300 1,380 3,251
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $46,495 $47,144 $58,195 $72,395 $21,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,205
Model Year20212021202120212006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,495$47,144$58,195$72,395$21,330
Adjustments for Features-7,415-7,940-7,665-8,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$39,204$50,530$63,765$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$11,450$24,685$0

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

Model Year20212021202120212006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
Handwriting recognition   $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150 
Media drive   $15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 
Navigation system   $600 
S Voice support   $0 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,240$7,965$8,930$300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,415$7,940$7,665$8,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-782-361-434-2830

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

Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in98.7 in
Length185.7 in161.1 in
Width71.9 in67.9 in
Height56.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.927.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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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