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

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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $29,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $27,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430i440iM4SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,450 $58,500 $76,200 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $48,530 $55,085 $71,545 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500   225  
Wood trim     0    
iPod integration       199 199
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460   199  
Wood trim     0    
iPod integration       176 176
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 550 424 199
Options (change) 965 965 505 375 176
Destination 995 995 995 650 640
Total Price $53,495 $60,545 $77,745 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $50,490 $57,045 $73,045 $23,056 $25,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,283
Model Year20182018201820082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430i440iM4SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$53,495$60,545$77,745$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-11,815-13,265-13,4300-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$47,280$64,315$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$22,635$0$715
Total Invoice$50,490$57,045$73,045$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-11,151-12,498-12,6180-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,339$44,547$60,427$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,208$21,088$0$733

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182018201820082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430i440iM4SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker$300$300$300 $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
Handwriting recognition  $200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive  $15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system  $600  
S Voice support  $0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125   
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  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$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$16,440$17,890$18,055$4,625$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,815$13,265$13,430$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,151-12,498-12,6180-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
Model4-SeriesNew Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in98.8 in
Length182.6 in161.1 in
Width71.9 in67.9 in
Height54.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft35.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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