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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: $23,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $20,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim528i535i550iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 7,875 6,975 2,725 5,300 0
Options (change) 7,170 6,350 2,480 5,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 820 795
Total Price $53,800 $57,950 $63,800 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $49,690 $53,515 $58,940 $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: $18,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,175
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim528i535i550iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$53,800$57,950$63,800$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4,510-4,510-4,9100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,290$53,440$58,890$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,600$575$0
Total Invoice$49,690$53,515$58,940$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,165-4,165-4,5360-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,525$49,350$54,404$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,879$553$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetleBeetle
Trim528i535i550iR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$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$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,130$6,530$1,620$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$4,510$4,910$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,165-4,165-4,5360-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in100.0 in
Length193.1 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested365079%
Total Not Requested97521%

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