BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2014

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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,100 $39,100 $29,395
Base Invoice $30,630 $36,150 $28,219
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Sport Package   1,100  
6-speed manual   0  
Sound and Nav Package     4,400
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Sport Package   1,000  
6-speed manual   0  
Sound and Nav Package     4,224
Options (change) 7,645 7,945 4,400
Options (change) 6,960 7,230 4,224
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $41,570 $47,870 $34,615
Total Invoice $38,415 $44,205 $33,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,618
Model Year200820082014
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$41,570$47,870$34,615
Adjustments for Features0-850-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,570$47,020$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$0
Total Invoice$38,415$44,205$33,263
Adjustments for Features0-785-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,415$43,420$32,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,005$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082014
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,765$2,615$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-785-466

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
Model1-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in100.0 in
Length172.2 in168.4 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

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