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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,780

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $16,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,141

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $14,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $39,600 $44,900 $56,600
Base Invoice $20,696 $36,215 $41,040 $51,685
Package 1 1,325      
Package 2 1,705      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Rear spoiler       0
Package 1 1,231      
Package 2 1,584      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,030 2,425 975 975
Options (change) 2,815 2,205 885 885
Destination 630 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $25,780 $42,720 $46,570 $59,270
Total Invoice $24,141 $39,115 $42,620 $54,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,656
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,780$42,720$46,570$59,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-1,890-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$41,280$44,680$56,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,400$15,530
Total Invoice$24,141$39,115$42,620$54,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,318-1,730-2,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,141$37,797$40,890$52,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,093$14,216

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

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,915$3,365$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$1,890$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,318-1,730-2,252

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

Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.3 in
Length161.1 in176.7 in
Width67.9 in69.2 in
Height59.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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