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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: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $21,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,663

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $19,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4R-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,450 $58,500 $76,200 $29,395
Base Invoice $48,530 $55,085 $71,545 $28,219
Premium Package 2,300 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Wood trim     0  
Sound and Nav Package       4,400
Wind blocker       500
Premium Package 2,115 1,840    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,425      
Wood trim     0  
Sound and Nav Package       4,224
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 4,400 2,550 550 4,900
Options (change) 4,045 2,345 505 4,624
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $56,845 $62,045 $77,745 $35,115
Total Invoice $53,570 $58,425 $73,045 $33,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,440
Model Year2018201820182014
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4R-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6210hp 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$56,845$62,045$77,745$35,115
Adjustments for Features-8,985-9,235-8,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,860$52,810$69,460$35,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$21,600$0
Total Invoice$53,570$58,425$73,045$33,663
Adjustments for Features-8,467-8,696-7,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,103$49,729$65,261$33,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,626$20,158$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182014
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesBeetle
Trim430i440iM4R-Line
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$150
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 
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 
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$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 
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 
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 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,180$15,430$14,480$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,985$9,235$8,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,467-8,696-7,7840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.3,158 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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested79049%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested49037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

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