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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,520 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $19,875 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,017 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| Difference: $17,448 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SE | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $28,040 | $44,550 | $50,700 | $66,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,917 | $41,165 | $46,825 | $61,360 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | 1,650 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,150 | 1,500 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,630 | 6,020 | 6,920 | 6,670 |
| Options (change) | 2,250 | 5,475 | 6,290 | 6,070 |
| Destination | 850 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $31,520 | $51,395 | $58,445 | $75,695 |
| Total Invoice | $30,017 | $47,465 | $53,940 | $69,955 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,015 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,730 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SE | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,520 | $51,395 | $58,445 | $75,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,860 | -3,510 | -4,260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,520 | $49,535 | $54,935 | $71,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,400 | $21,900 |
| Total Invoice | $30,017 | $47,465 | $53,940 | $69,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,718 | -3,239 | -3,937 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,017 | $45,747 | $50,701 | $66,018 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,954 | $20,271 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Beetle | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | SE | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $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 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $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 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,845 | $9,705 | $11,355 | $12,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,860 | $3,510 | $4,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,718 | -3,239 | -3,937 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Beetle | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,226 lb. | 3,793 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 43.1 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.1 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 42% |
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