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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $12,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $39,600 $44,900 $56,600
Base Invoice $28,699 $36,215 $41,040 $51,685
Sound and Nav Package 4,980      
Premium Package   1,200    
Sport Package   1,200 800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       400
Xenon HID headlights       700
Rear spoiler       0
Sound and Nav Package 4,782      
Premium Package   1,090    
Sport Package   1,090 730  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Steering-linked headlights   730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       365
Xenon HID headlights       635
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,980 7,425 5,125 3,875
Options (change) 4,782 6,755 4,670 3,525
Destination 820 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,695 $47,720 $50,720 $62,170
Total Invoice $34,301 $43,665 $46,405 $56,905

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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: $11,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,140
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,695$47,720$50,720$62,170
Adjustments for Features0-245-45-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$47,475$50,675$61,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200$14,230
Total Invoice$34,301$43,665$46,405$56,905
Adjustments for Features0-224-41-426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,301$43,441$46,364$56,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,923$13,038

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015200620062006
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,495$3,740$3,540$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$45$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224-41-426

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelBeetle3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.3 in
Length168.4 in176.7 in
Width71.2 in69.2 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft37.7 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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested200047%
Total Not Requested222553%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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