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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $22,459
Technology Package 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900   1,000
Sport Line 2,200    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Premium Package   2,150  
Wood trim   0  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Technology Package 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820   860
Sport Line 2,000    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunroof 955 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Premium Package   1,955  
Wood trim   0  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 8,800 5,350 5,600
Options (change) 8,005 4,865 5,276
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $41,895 $49,445 $29,765
Total Invoice $39,210 $46,190 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,267
Model Year201520152012
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4320hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$41,895$49,445$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,605-5,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$43,635$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,345$0
Total Invoice$39,210$46,190$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,438-5,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,772$40,762$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,990$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152012
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,930$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$5,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,438-5,4280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
Model2-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in99.9 in
Length174.7 in168.4 in
Width69.8 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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