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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $21,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $44,850 $50,700
Base Invoice $23,058 $42,390 $47,830
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Luxury Design   0 0
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Luxury Design   0 0
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated front seats   460 460
Options (change) 2,865 5,150 4,300
Options (change) 2,435 4,735 3,955
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $50,995 $55,995
Total Invoice $26,343 $48,120 $52,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,011
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,735$50,995$55,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,170-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$43,825$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$26,343$48,120$52,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,766-6,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$41,354$45,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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 rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
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  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,735$10,905$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,170$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,766-6,994

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in115.0 in
Length168.4 in190.0 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.418.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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 Gran Turismo 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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