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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,520

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,017

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim230iM240iSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,600 $49,900 $28,040
Base Invoice $38,440 $47,085 $26,917
Convenience Tier 1,300    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     130
Convenience Tier 1,195    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     2,150
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 5,150 3,850 2,630
Options (change) 4,735 3,540 2,250
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $46,745 $54,745 $31,520
Total Invoice $44,170 $51,620 $30,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,143
Model Year201820182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim230iM240iSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4335hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,745$54,745$31,520
Adjustments for Features-3,185-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$51,035$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,475$0
Total Invoice$44,170$51,620$30,017
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,160$48,122$30,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,962$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim230iM240iSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,955$7,480$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,010-3,4980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
Model2-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.9 in100.0 in
Length174.9 in168.4 in
Width69.4 in71.2 in
Height55.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,681 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested103072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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