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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: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $30,275
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $29,064
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Xenon HID headlights 900     895
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Xenon HID headlights 820     770
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 4,680 3,780 3,780 1,025
Options (change) 4,260 3,440 3,440 870
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $42,505 $48,805 $52,655 $32,120
Total Invoice $39,315 $45,115 $48,660 $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: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,998
Model Year2013201320132017
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
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)205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,505$48,805$52,655$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,825-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,505$47,155$50,830$29,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$8,325$0
Total Invoice$39,315$45,115$48,660$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,687-2,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,315$43,590$46,973$28,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$7,658$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132017
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $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
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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
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 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$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,480$3,130$3,305$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,825$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-1,687-2,437

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
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

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

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%

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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