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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: $22,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $20,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,120 $45,000 $51,200 $67,050
Base Invoice $20,696 $41,580 $47,285 $61,865
Package 1 1,325      
Package 2 1,705      
Satellite radio 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Rear seat pass-through   195 195 195
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Rear spoiler       0
Package 1 1,231      
Package 2 1,584      
Satellite radio 331      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Rear seat pass-through   175 175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,410    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,405 3,145 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 3,146 2,860 1,450 1,450
Destination 630 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $26,155 $49,020 $53,670 $71,220
Total Invoice $24,472 $45,315 $49,610 $65,890

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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: $17,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,699
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$26,155$49,020$53,670$71,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,565-5,565-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$43,455$48,105$64,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$21,525
Total Invoice$24,472$45,315$49,610$65,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,144-5,144-5,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$40,171$44,466$60,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,295$19,946

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

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$10,415$10,415$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,565$5,565$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,144-5,144-5,773

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

Model Year20062010
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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

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