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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $47,950 $28,040
Base Invoice $34,130 $40,750 $44,295 $26,917
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 4,680 3,780 3,780 2,760
Options (change) 4,260 3,440 3,440 2,350
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $42,505 $48,805 $52,655 $31,650
Total Invoice $39,315 $45,115 $48,660 $30,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,881
Model Year2013201320132018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6174hp 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$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,825-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,505$47,155$50,830$28,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$8,325$0
Total Invoice$39,315$45,115$48,660$30,117
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,687-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,315$43,590$46,973$27,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$7,658$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132018
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesBeetle
Trim128i135i135isSE
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Headlight washers $50$50 
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$1,130$2,780$2,955$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,825$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-1,687-2,683

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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

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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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