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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $17,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $14,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,395 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $28,219 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Sound and Nav Package 4,400      
Premium Package   2,750 1,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Proximity key   500 500  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
iPod integration   400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package       3,250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Sound and Nav Package 4,224      
Premium Package   2,505 1,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Proximity key   455 455  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
iPod integration   365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Technology Package       2,960
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Options (change) 4,400 7,395 6,295 7,145
Options (change) 4,224 6,730 5,725 6,505
Destination 820 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,615 $51,720 $56,620 $74,620
Total Invoice $33,263 $47,575 $52,090 $68,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,993
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp 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$34,615$51,720$56,620$74,620
Adjustments for Features0-4,695-4,945-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$47,025$51,675$68,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$21,900
Total Invoice$33,263$47,575$52,090$68,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,319-4,549-5,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,263$43,256$47,541$63,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,285$20,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$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$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,245$10,940$11,190$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,695$4,945$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,319-4,549-5,263

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetle3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in108.7 in
Length168.4 in180.6 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.112.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested102528%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%

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