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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $26,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim530i540iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $24,020
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $23,058
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Proximity key 650 650  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     235
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Rearview camera 370 370  
Proximity key 600 600  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Premium Package     2,150
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,450 3,450 2,735
Options (change) 3,170 3,170 2,335
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $55,645 $60,895 $27,605
Total Invoice $52,460 $57,345 $26,243

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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: $23,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,309
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim530i540iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,645$60,895$27,605
Adjustments for Features-4,145-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,500$55,600$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$52,460$57,345$26,243
Adjustments for Features-3,908-4,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,552$52,359$26,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,807$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesBeetle
Trim530i540iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,280$8,430$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,908-4,9860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in100.0 in
Length194.6 in168.4 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.729.9 ft3

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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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