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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $35,600 $41,200 $56,500
Base Invoice $22,459 $32,750 $37,905 $52,160
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package   400 400  
6-speed manual   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Proximity key   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Technology Package       3,250
Premium Package       1,900
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package   365 365  
6-speed manual   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Proximity key   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Technology Package       2,960
Premium Package       1,730
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Options (change) 5,600 6,495 6,495 8,295
Options (change) 5,276 5,910 5,910 7,550
Destination 770 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,765 $42,920 $48,520 $66,920
Total Invoice $28,505 $39,485 $44,640 $61,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,775
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$42,920$48,520$66,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-2,460-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$41,610$46,060$62,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$20,950
Total Invoice$28,505$39,485$44,640$61,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-2,263-4,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$38,280$42,377$57,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,097$19,526

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,055$4,205$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$2,460$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,205-2,263-4,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in108.7 in
Length168.4 in181.1 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.5 in54.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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