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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $34,950
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $33,553
BMW Assist 650 650  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
M Sport Package   1,200  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
M Sport Package   1,090  
Options (change) 7,300 7,600 0
Options (change) 6,645 6,915 0
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $45,095 $52,595 $35,770
Total Invoice $41,670 $48,560 $34,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565
Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,095$52,595$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$50,645$34,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$0
Total Invoice$41,670$48,560$34,373
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,670$46,760$33,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135iR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,855$3,805$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,800-1,268

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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.3,226 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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