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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: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $30,275
Base Invoice $31,940 $37,600 $29,064
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package 1,650    
Premium Package   1,950  
Proximity key   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Xenon HID headlights     895
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package 1,500    
Premium Package   1,775  
Proximity key   455  
Obstacle detection, rear   320  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Xenon HID headlights     770
Options (change) 5,900 6,300 1,025
Options (change) 5,370 5,735 870
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $41,275 $47,825 $32,120
Total Invoice $38,185 $44,210 $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: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,767
Model Year201120112017
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)180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,275$47,825$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$45,445$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$0
Total Invoice$38,185$44,210$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,185$42,010$29,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112017
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 window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,830$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200-1,336

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested173077%

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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