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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,814 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| Difference: $30,106 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| Difference: $27,501 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $16,490 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $15,466 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Package 1 | 1,620 | ||||
| Package 2 | 1,800 | ||||
| iPod integration | 199 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 375 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | 690 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Package 1 | 1,554 | ||||
| Package 2 | 1,671 | ||||
| iPod integration | 176 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 331 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | 641 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,125 | 1,875 | 1,400 | 1,325 | 4,684 |
| Options (change) | 3,755 | 1,705 | 1,275 | 1,205 | 4,373 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 640 |
| Total Price | $51,920 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 | $21,814 |
| Total Invoice | $47,980 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 | $20,479 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,741 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,695 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $51,920 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 | $21,814 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,365 | -6,515 | -7,255 | -8,155 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,555 | $48,755 | $55,990 | $56,065 | $21,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $11,435 | $11,510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,980 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 | $20,479 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,806 | -6,021 | -6,702 | -7,533 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,174 | $45,059 | $51,723 | $51,787 | $20,479 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,885 | $10,549 | $10,613 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | New Beetle |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 2.5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $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 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,290 | $7,440 | $8,180 | $9,080 | $925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,365 | $6,515 | $7,255 | $8,155 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,806 | -6,021 | -6,702 | -7,533 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 27.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
| Alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Wheel locks | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 21% |
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