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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $33,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,113

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $30,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim530iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $46,955 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio 595    
Heated front seats 500 225  
Sunroof   1,000  
Satellite radio 540    
Heated front seats 455 199  
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 1,095 1,225 0
Options (change) 995 1,082 0
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $53,190 $19,350 $21,175
Total Invoice $48,645 $18,113 $20,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,659
Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim530iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$53,190$19,350$21,175
Adjustments for Features-7,5150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,675$19,350$19,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$48,645$18,113$20,188
Adjustments for Features-6,8730-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,772$18,113$18,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$883

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim530iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,955$1,440$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,515$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8730-1,192

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in98.7 in
Length191.2 in161.1 in
Width72.7 in67.9 in
Height58.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft327.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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