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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: $29,415

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $21,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,271

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $19,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelBeetle3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $45,950
Base Invoice $23,611 $43,415
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,900  
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 2,784  
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 4,000 3,600
Options (change) 3,840 3,310
Destination 820 995
Total Price $29,415 $50,545
Total Invoice $28,271 $47,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,235
Model Year20142018
ModelBeetle3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,415$50,545
Adjustments for Features0-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$41,845
Total Invoice$28,271$47,720
Adjustments for Features0-8,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,271$39,506

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelBeetle3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,845$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,214

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelBeetle3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.0 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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