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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $37,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $34,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
Model5-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim535i2.5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $16,490
Base Invoice $50,230 $15,466
Premium Package 2,500  
iPod integration 400 199
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Package 1   1,620
Package 2   1,800
Satellite radio   375
Alloy wheels   690
Premium Package 2,275  
iPod integration 365 176
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Package 1   1,554
Package 2   1,671
Satellite radio   331
Alloy wheels   641
Options (change) 3,995 4,684
Options (change) 3,635 4,373
Destination 825 640
Total Price $59,220 $21,814
Total Invoice $54,690 $20,479

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,855
Model Year20082007
Model5-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim535i2.5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$59,220$21,814
Adjustments for Features-7,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,255$21,814
Total Invoice$54,690$20,479
Adjustments for Features-7,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,334$20,479

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

Model Year20082007
Model5-SeriesNew Beetle
Trim535i2.5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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$9,280$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3560

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

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,660 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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