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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $24,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim428i435iM4SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,000 $56,950 $74,200 $28,040
Base Invoice $46,680 $53,075 $68,945 $26,917
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200     2,500
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Executive Package     2,800  
Wood trim     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Wind blocker       500
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,000     2,150
Navigation system 1,775 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Executive Package     2,550  
Wood trim     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 6,150 3,950 3,350 3,260
Options (change) 5,595 3,595 3,050 2,750
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $57,145 $61,895 $78,545 $32,150
Total Invoice $53,270 $57,665 $72,990 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,079
Model Year2016201620162018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim428i435iM4SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,145$61,895$78,545$32,150
Adjustments for Features-7,160-7,410-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,985$54,485$71,510$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,525$0
Total Invoice$53,270$57,665$72,990$30,517
Adjustments for Features-6,674-6,904-6,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,596$50,761$66,453$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,165$19,857$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim428i435iM4SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,880$14,130$13,755$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,160$7,410$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,674-6,904-6,5370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
Model4-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in100.0 in
Length182.6 in168.4 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height54.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,996 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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 lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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