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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: $22,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $20,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,120 $46,450 $52,650 $59,650 $67,550
Base Invoice $20,696 $42,935 $48,640 $55,080 $62,345
Package 1 1,325        
Package 2 1,705        
Satellite radio 375        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Rear seat pass-through   195 195 195 195
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Rear spoiler         0
Package 1 1,231        
Package 2 1,584        
Satellite radio 331        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Rear seat pass-through   175 175 175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 3,405 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 3,146 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Destination 630 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $26,155 $48,920 $55,120 $62,120 $71,720
Total Invoice $24,472 $45,260 $50,965 $57,405 $66,370

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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: $16,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,622
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,155$48,920$55,120$62,120$71,720
Adjustments for Features0-6,665-5,615-5,565-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$42,255$49,505$56,555$65,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,250$14,300$22,825
Total Invoice$24,472$45,260$50,965$57,405$66,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,166-5,192-5,143-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$39,094$45,773$52,262$60,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,679$13,168$21,131

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

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
-speed    $0 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100    
Wind blocker$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Voice control for external devices $0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Floor mats$75    
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,850$11,515$10,465$10,415$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665$5,615$5,565$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,166-5,192-5,143-6,145

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

Model Year20062011
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 335is

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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