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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,020 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $23,058 $39,275 $40,655
Premium Package 2,500 2,200 2,200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 2,150 2,000 2,000
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 2,865 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 2,435 6,595 6,595
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $50,195 $51,695
Total Invoice $26,343 $46,865 $48,245

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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: $15,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,187
Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,735$50,195$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,785-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$43,410$45,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$26,343$46,865$48,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,335-6,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$40,530$42,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
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
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,435$10,220$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,335-6,239

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelBeetle3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,546 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

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