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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $21,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $19,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,120 $43,200 $49,100
Base Invoice $20,696 $39,745 $45,170
Package 1 1,325    
Package 2 1,705    
Satellite radio 375 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Rear seat pass-through   175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,550  
Package 1 1,231    
Package 2 1,584    
Satellite radio 331 540 540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Rear seat pass-through   160 160
Leather seating surfaces   1,410  
Options (change) 3,405 3,295 1,745
Options (change) 3,146 2,995 1,585
Destination 630 775 775
Total Price $26,155 $47,270 $51,620
Total Invoice $24,472 $43,515 $47,530

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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: $13,874
Model Year200620072007
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,155$47,270$51,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,615-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$41,655$45,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$24,472$43,515$47,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,169-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$38,346$42,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,784

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

Model Year200620072007
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Ski sack $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Total Value of Features$4,725$10,340$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,169-5,400

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

Model Year20062007
ModelNew Beetle3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.8 in108.7 in
Length161.1 in180.6 in
Width67.9 in70.2 in
Height59.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.012.2 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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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