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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim128i135iSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,100 $39,100 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $30,630 $36,150 $22,031 $24,446
Ski sack 175      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration 400 400 199 199
Heated front seats 500   225  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Cold Weather Package   600    
Ski sack 160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
iPod integration 365 365 176 176
Heated front seats 455   199  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Cold Weather Package   545    
Options (change) 2,220 2,145 424 199
Options (change) 2,020 1,950 375 176
Destination 825 825 650 640
Total Price $36,145 $42,070 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $33,475 $38,925 $23,056 $25,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,905
Model Year2008200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim128i135iSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,145$42,070$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-1,635-2,9350-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$39,135$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$715
Total Invoice$33,475$38,925$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-1,514-2,7160-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,961$36,209$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,248$0$733

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim128i135iSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,260$3,560$625$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$2,935$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,514-2,7160-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
Model1-SeriesNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in98.8 in
Length172.2 in161.1 in
Width68.8 in67.9 in
Height55.6 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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