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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: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $9,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $34,950
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $33,553
Premium Package 3,500 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
M Sport Package 1,900      
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sport seats   400    
Premium Package 3,185 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
M Sport Package 1,730      
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Sport seats   365    
Options (change) 9,700 6,200 5,800 0
Options (change) 8,830 5,645 5,280 0
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $47,525 $51,225 $54,675 $35,770
Total Invoice $43,885 $47,320 $50,500 $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: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,764
Model Year2013201320132016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$47,525$51,225$54,675$35,770
Adjustments for Features-810-1,360-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$49,865$53,440$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$6,725$0
Total Invoice$43,885$47,320$50,500$34,373
Adjustments for Features-748-1,256-1,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,137$46,064$49,359$34,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,927$6,222$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132016
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,555$4,430$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$1,360$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-748-1,256-1,1410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130040%
Total Not Requested198060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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