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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: $23,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $17,475 $20,525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500   225  
Convenience Tier 1,750          
Shadow Sport Design   600        
Obstacle detection, rear   750        
Sunroof       0 1,000  
Wood trim       0    
iPod integration         199 199
Rear spoiler         479 479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460 460   199  
Convenience Tier 1,610          
Shadow Sport Design   550        
Obstacle detection, rear   690        
Sunroof       0 883  
Wood trim       0    
iPod integration         176 176
Rear spoiler         310 310
Options (change) 2,800 2,400 1,050 550 1,903 678
Options (change) 2,575 2,205 965 505 1,568 486
Destination 995 995 995 995 650 650
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,045 $43,944 $56,745 $71,445 $20,028 $21,853

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,261
Model Year202120212021202120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$45,045$43,944$56,745$71,445$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-7,990-7,615-8,240-9,6550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,055$36,329$48,505$61,790$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$726$0$12,176$25,461$0$575

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

Model Year202120212021202120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim330i330eM340iM3SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250 $250$250  
Remote app   $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
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$200$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  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
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  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive   $15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Navigation system   $600  
S Voice support   $0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 $250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25  
USB port$25$25$25$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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0
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$8,890$8,515$9,140$10,555$900$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$7,615$8,240$9,655$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-633139-285-2030-1,183

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

Model Year20212008
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%

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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