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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: $19,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $16,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,395 $47,600 $53,800 $68,750
Base Invoice $28,219 $43,970 $49,675 $63,430
Sound and Nav Package 4,400      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Proximity key   500 500  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package       2,500
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Sound and Nav Package 4,224      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,410    
Proximity key   455 455  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Premium Package       2,275
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Options (change) 4,400 5,600 4,050 5,000
Options (change) 4,224 5,095 3,685 4,550
Destination 820 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,615 $54,125 $58,775 $76,375
Total Invoice $33,263 $49,990 $54,285 $70,605

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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: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,746
Model Year2014201320132013
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, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,615$54,125$58,775$76,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-4,310-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$49,815$54,465$70,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$20,475
Total Invoice$33,263$49,990$54,285$70,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,981-3,981-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,263$46,009$50,304$64,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,295$18,971

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014201320132013
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 window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Ski sack $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$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 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   
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
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,245$10,555$10,555$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$4,310$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,981-3,981-5,625

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142013
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested102528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested79048%

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