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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: $23,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,450 $58,500 $76,200 $28,040
Base Invoice $48,530 $55,085 $71,545 $26,917
Premium Package 2,300 2,000   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Luxury Package   0    
Obstacle detection, rear     750  
Wood trim     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Wind blocker       500
Premium Package 2,115 1,840   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 375 375 375  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
Luxury Package   0    
Obstacle detection, rear     690  
Wood trim     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 3,650 3,350 2,100 3,260
Options (change) 3,455 3,180 2,030 2,750
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $56,095 $62,845 $79,295 $32,150
Total Invoice $52,980 $59,260 $74,570 $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: $17,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,031
Model Year2018201820182018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4320hp 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$56,095$62,845$79,295$32,150
Adjustments for Features-6,810-7,985-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,285$54,860$71,885$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$22,600$0
Total Invoice$52,980$59,260$74,570$30,517
Adjustments for Features-6,432-7,529-6,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,548$51,731$67,602$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,183$21,054$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4SE
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
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
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
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
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  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
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$13,755$14,930$14,355$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,810$7,985$7,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,432-7,529-6,9680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,051 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%

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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