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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,955 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI | |||
| Difference: $24,490 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,657 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI | |||
| Difference: $22,888 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $17,180 | $41,950 | $43,450 |
| Base Invoice | $16,107 | $39,275 | $40,655 |
| Package 1 | 1,390 | ||
| Package 2 | 1,755 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Package 1 | 1,291 | ||
| Package 2 | 1,629 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Options (change) | 3,145 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Options (change) | 2,920 | 2,275 | 2,275 |
| Destination | 630 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $20,955 | $45,445 | $46,945 |
| Total Invoice | $19,657 | $42,545 | $43,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,185 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,113 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $20,955 | $45,445 | $46,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,305 | -8,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,955 | $37,140 | $38,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $19,657 | $42,545 | $43,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,775 | -7,677 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,657 | $34,770 | $36,248 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,478 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,000 | $9,305 | $9,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,305 | $8,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,775 | -7,677 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | New Beetle | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lb. | 3,546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
| Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 21% |
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