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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $39,275 $40,655
Heated front seats 225   500 500
Sunroof 1,000      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats 199   455 455
Sunroof 883      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,568 486 955 955
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $43,995 $45,495
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $41,225 $42,605

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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: $15,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,493
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5150hp I5240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$43,995$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,680-8,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$35,315$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,600
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$41,225$42,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-8,133-8,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$33,092$34,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,478

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$1,525$2,775$10,205$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,680$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-8,133-8,035

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

Model Year20082015
ModelNew Beetle3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in110.6 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height59.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft353.0 ft3

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