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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim128i135i2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,000 $40,150 $25,990
Base Invoice $31,460 $37,120 $24,686
Ski sack 175    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Cold Weather Package   600  
Ski sack 160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Cold Weather Package   545  
Options (change) 1,745 1,670 0
Options (change) 1,585 1,515 0
Destination 825 825 700
Total Price $36,570 $42,645 $26,690
Total Invoice $33,870 $39,460 $25,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,174
Model Year200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim128i135i2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,570$42,645$26,690
Adjustments for Features-335-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$41,010$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$0
Total Invoice$33,870$39,460$25,386
Adjustments for Features-310-1,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,560$37,947$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,387$0

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

Model Year200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim128i135i2.5L
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 window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Satellite radio  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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$2,060$3,360$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-310-1,5130

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

Model Year20092009
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%

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