BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2017

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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,100 $39,100 $30,275
Base Invoice $30,630 $36,150 $29,064
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800   895
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Xenon HID headlights 730   770
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,895 6,095 1,025
Options (change) 6,275 5,545 870
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $40,820 $46,020 $32,120
Total Invoice $37,730 $42,520 $30,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,260
Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,820$46,020$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,820$45,470$29,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$37,730$42,520$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-508-2,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,730$42,012$28,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,282$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 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$1,465$2,015$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-2,284

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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.3,209 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
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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