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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: $24,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $21,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $23,395
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $22,459
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Navigation Package         1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package         3,000
Xenon HID headlights         1,000
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Navigation Package         1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,880
Xenon HID headlights         860
Options (change) 6,225 4,775 2,400 2,325 5,600
Options (change) 5,665 4,345 2,185 2,115 5,276
Destination 895 895 895 895 770
Total Price $54,020 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220 $29,765
Total Invoice $49,890 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230 $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: $19,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,712
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$54,020$58,170$64,245$65,220$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,060-5,060-5,060-5,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,960$53,110$59,185$59,260$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,225$10,300$0
Total Invoice$49,890$53,720$59,335$60,230$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,673-4,673-4,673-5,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,217$49,047$54,662$54,726$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,445$9,509$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge    $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
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$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$6,955$6,955$7,855$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$5,060$5,060$5,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,673-4,673-4,673-5,5040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in99.9 in
Length193.1 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,940 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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