| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $24,314 Volkswagen New Beetle S | ||||||
| Difference: $25,611 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056 Volkswagen New Beetle S | ||||||
| Difference: $23,114 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | SE | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $23,240 | $25,740 | $47,600 | $53,800 | $60,800 | $68,750 |
| Base Invoice | $22,031 | $24,446 | $43,970 | $49,675 | $56,115 | $63,430 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 199 | 199 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | 195 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| iPod integration | 176 | 176 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | 175 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 424 | 199 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,595 |
| Options (change) | 375 | 176 | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1,450 |
| Destination | 650 | 640 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $24,314 | $26,579 | $49,925 | $56,125 | $63,125 | $72,970 |
| Total Invoice | $23,056 | $25,262 | $46,170 | $51,875 | $58,315 | $67,505 |
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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: $18,621 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,650 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | SE | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 150hp I5 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $24,314 | $26,579 | $49,925 | $56,125 | $63,125 | $72,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,550 | -6,990 | -7,890 | -8,065 | -9,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,314 | $25,029 | $42,935 | $48,235 | $55,060 | $63,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $715 | $0 | $5,300 | $12,125 | $20,845 |
| Total Invoice | $23,056 | $25,262 | $46,170 | $51,875 | $58,315 | $67,505 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,473 | -6,464 | -7,293 | -7,450 | -8,502 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,056 | $23,789 | $39,706 | $44,582 | $50,865 | $59,003 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $733 | $0 | $4,876 | $11,159 | $19,297 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | SE | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wind blocker | $300 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,525 | $6,075 | $11,515 | $12,415 | $12,590 | $13,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,550 | $6,990 | $7,890 | $8,065 | $9,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,473 | -6,464 | -7,293 | -7,450 | -8,502 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | New Beetle | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,165 lb. | 3,793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 42.1 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.5 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.0 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Rear seat pass-through | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
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