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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: $24,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $22,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR340i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $50,550
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $47,690
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Navigation system     1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 4,600
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 4,235
Destination 820 795 995
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $56,145
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $52,920

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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: $16,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,011
Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR340i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4320hp 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$56,145
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$48,185
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$52,920
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$45,417
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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

Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetle3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-LineGSR340i
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 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
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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$4,045$4,295$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,503

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

Model Year20142017
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.4,103 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 340i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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