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

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

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $27,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $26,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $44,850 $50,700
Base Invoice $16,107 $42,390 $47,830
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Convenience Tier   850  
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Convenience Tier   780  
Options (change) 3,520 3,350 2,500
Options (change) 3,251 3,080 2,300
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $21,330 $49,195 $54,195
Total Invoice $19,988 $46,465 $51,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,262
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,330$49,195$54,195
Adjustments for Features0-10,815-11,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$38,380$43,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$19,988$46,465$51,125
Adjustments for Features0-10,215-10,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$36,250$40,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,437

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI330i340i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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$1,000$11,815$12,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,815$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,215-10,438

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

Model Year20062018
ModelNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in115.0 in
Length161.1 in190.0 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height59.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.018.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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