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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $28,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $24,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $25,450
Base Invoice $51,655 $24,433
Value Package 0  
Proximity key 1,000  
Navigation system 1,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Value Package 0  
Proximity key 910  
Navigation system 1,730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 3,495 5,925
Options (change) 3,180 5,688
Destination 875 820
Total Price $60,320 $32,195
Total Invoice $55,710 $30,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,555
Model Year20102015
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6210hp 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$60,320$32,195
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,675$32,195
Total Invoice$55,710$30,941
Adjustments for Features-5,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,496$30,941

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102015
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Trim535iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,580$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2140

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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 Year20102015
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.3,013 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 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested360070%
Total Not Requested152530%

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