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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,275 $47,600 $53,800 $60,800 $68,750
Base Invoice $29,064 $43,970 $49,675 $56,115 $63,430
Xenon HID headlights 895        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150  
Convenience Package   950 950 950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
App support   250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Premium Package         2,500
Rear spoiler         0
Xenon HID headlights 770        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955  
Convenience Package   865 865 865  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
App support   230 230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Premium Package         2,275
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,025 4,750 4,750 4,750 4,150
Options (change) 870 4,325 4,325 4,325 3,780
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,120 $53,245 $59,445 $66,445 $75,495
Total Invoice $30,754 $49,190 $54,895 $61,335 $69,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,117
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,120$53,245$59,445$66,445$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-3,410-3,585-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$50,735$56,035$62,860$70,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300$12,125$20,225
Total Invoice$30,754$49,190$54,895$61,335$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,319-3,149-3,309-4,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$46,871$51,746$58,026$65,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875$11,155$18,741

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 
Ski sack $50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,795$10,305$11,205$11,380$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510$3,410$3,585$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,319-3,149-3,309-4,193

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,209 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested41525%

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