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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $22,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $20,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $49,200
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $45,945
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Navigation system     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Navigation system     1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 4,450
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 4,050
Destination 820 795 995
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $54,645
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $50,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,413
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$50,990
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$43,819
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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

Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,795$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,171

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

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,104 lb.4,010 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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