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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,650 $48,750 $28,040
Base Invoice $36,240 $45,530 $26,917
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Luxury Package 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Aluminum trim 350    
225/40VR18 600    
Premium Package 2,250   2,500
Technology Package 1,950 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Wood trim   0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Luxury Package 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,410    
Aluminum trim 320    
225/40VR18 545    
Premium Package 2,050   2,150
Technology Package 1,775 1,775  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Wood trim   0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 9,600 3,950 2,760
Options (change) 8,740 3,595 2,350
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $49,245 $53,695 $31,650
Total Invoice $45,975 $50,120 $30,117

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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: $14,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,721
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4320hp 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)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,245$53,695$31,650
Adjustments for Features-3,360-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,885$50,835$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0
Total Invoice$45,975$50,120$30,117
Adjustments for Features-3,137-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,838$47,450$30,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,612$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesBeetle
Trim228iM235iSE
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay 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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
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$6,705$6,205$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,137-2,6700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,626 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 228i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190583%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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