BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2014

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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $30,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $27,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim535iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $50,230 $23,995 $28,795
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 1,000    
HD radio 350    
Navigation system 1,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 910    
HD radio 315    
Navigation system 1,730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 6,195 5,300 0
Options (change) 5,635 5,088 0
Destination 825 820 795
Total Price $61,420 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $56,690 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,014
Model Year200820142014
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim535iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6210hp 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$61,420$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-5,7700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,650$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$56,690$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-5,3260-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,364$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820142014
Model5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim535iR-LineGSR
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 app $25$25
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,230$2,460$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3260-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in100.0 in
Length191.2 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,988 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested365079%
Total Not Requested97521%

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