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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $23,395
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $22,459
Premium Package 2,300 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Premium Package 2,115 1,840    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof     0  
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Navigation Package       1,536
Xenon HID headlights       860
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 1,500 5,600
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 1,380 5,276
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $48,595 $54,695 $70,195 $29,765
Total Invoice $45,900 $51,575 $66,015 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,459
Model Year2018201820182012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
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)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,595$54,695$70,195$29,765
Adjustments for Features-6,285-6,535-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$48,160$64,410$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$22,100$0
Total Invoice$45,900$51,575$66,015$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,936-6,162-5,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,964$45,413$60,574$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,449$20,610$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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
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 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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 
Boost gauge   $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 
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 door panel trim   $250
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 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
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$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Total Value of Features$8,555$8,805$8,055$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,285$6,535$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,936-6,162-5,4410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
Model4-SeriesBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in99.9 in
Length182.6 in168.4 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height54.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.729.9 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 audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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

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