BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2012

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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $32,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $28,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,400 $23,395
Base Invoice $51,150 $22,459
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Navigation system 1,900  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Navigation system 1,730  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,845 5,600
Options (change) 5,320 5,276
Destination 825 770
Total Price $62,070 $29,765
Total Invoice $57,295 $28,505

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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: $26,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,279
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$62,070$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,100$29,765
Total Invoice$57,295$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,784$28,505

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,280$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,660 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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