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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $28,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $24,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim530iTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $46,955 $22,747 $28,930
Sport Package (AWD) 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio 595    
Proximity key 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport Package (AWD) 635    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio 540    
Proximity key 910    
Navigation system 1,640    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 6,045 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,500 5,376 0
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $58,140 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $53,150 $28,918 $29,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,026
Model Year200620132013
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim530iTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$58,140$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,6950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,445$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$53,150$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-5,2060-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,944$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620132013
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim530iTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,080$2,385$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2060-240

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in99.9 in
Length191.2 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, 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
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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