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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line SEL328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,450 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,193 $43,415 $42,020
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 0 5,850 5,850
Options (change) 0 5,380 5,380
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $32,270 $52,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $31,013 $49,790 $48,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,188
Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line SEL328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,270$52,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,525-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$45,270$43,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,013$49,790$48,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,097-7,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$42,693$41,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620182018
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimR-Line SEL328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$10,795$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,525$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,097-7,194

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,663 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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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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