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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: $13,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $37,650 $44,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $22,459 $34,840 $40,770 $54,390
Navigation Package 1,600      
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500  
Sunroof   1,050   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
iPod integration     400  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Convenience Package       2,900
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       2,000
Navigation Package 1,536      
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455  
Sunroof   955   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
iPod integration     365  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Convenience Package       2,640
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,820
Options (change) 5,600 5,050 5,850 6,300
Options (change) 5,276 4,595 5,325 5,735
Destination 770 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,765 $43,575 $50,825 $67,375
Total Invoice $28,505 $40,310 $46,970 $62,300

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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: $11,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,978
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$43,575$50,825$67,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,925-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$41,600$48,900$64,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,300$23,225
Total Invoice$28,505$40,310$46,970$62,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,827-1,779-2,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$38,483$45,191$59,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,708$21,459

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$1,870$3,845$3,795$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,925$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827-1,779-2,358

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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.3,363 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

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%

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