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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSSE328i335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $41,850 $47,250
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $39,180 $44,150
Heated front seats 225   500 500
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats 199   455 455
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,568 486 955 955
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $43,895 $49,295
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $41,130 $46,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,107
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSSE328i335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$43,895$49,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,990-9,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$34,905$39,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$4,750
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$41,130$46,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-8,424-9,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$32,706$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$4,379

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSSE328i335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 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$1,725$2,975$10,715$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,990$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-8,424-9,015

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

Model Year20082015
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.3,916 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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