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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $21,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $45,000 $51,200 $67,050
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $41,580 $47,285 $61,865
Heated front seats 225   500 500 500
iPod integration 199 199 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Rear seat pass-through     195 195 195
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Rear spoiler         0
Heated front seats 199   455 455 455
iPod integration 176 176 365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Rear seat pass-through     175 175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 424 199 1,995 1,995 1,995
Options (change) 375 176 1,815 1,815 1,815
Destination 650 640 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $47,870 $54,070 $71,620
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $44,270 $49,975 $66,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,004
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$47,870$54,070$71,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-6,715-7,615-8,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$41,155$46,455$63,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$5,300$22,175
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$44,270$49,975$66,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-6,210-7,038-7,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$38,060$42,937$58,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$4,877$20,526

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

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker $300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,150$11,315$12,215$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$6,715$7,615$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-6,210-7,038-7,669

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

Model Year20082010
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
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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