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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $24,020
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $23,058
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package   1,500 1,500 1,500     2,500
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             130
Floor mats             235
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package   1,365 1,365 1,365     2,150
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             100
Floor mats             185
Options (change) 2,200 3,700 3,700 3,700 500 0 2,865
Options (change) 2,005 3,370 3,370 3,370 455 0 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,395 $60,545 $62,045 $66,795 $67,795 $96,395 $27,735
Total Invoice $49,865 $56,425 $57,805 $62,175 $63,125 $89,545 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,795
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$53,395$60,545$62,045$66,795$67,795$96,395$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,920-5,020-5,020-5,020-6,020-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$55,525$57,025$61,775$61,775$88,650$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$6,550$11,300$11,300$38,175$0
Total Invoice$49,865$56,425$57,805$62,175$63,125$89,545$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,727-4,678-4,677-4,673-5,605-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,138$51,747$53,128$57,502$57,520$82,350$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,609$5,990$10,364$10,382$35,212$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo mat      $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support      $100
Apple CarPlay support      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support      $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers     $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900 
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$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     $0
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,580$8,580$8,580$9,580$11,305$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$5,020$5,020$5,020$6,020$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,727-4,678-4,677-4,673-5,605-7,1950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in100.0 in
Length193.4 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,013 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 Legroom35.3 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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