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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,765 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | ||||||
| Difference: $26,280 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | ||||||
| Difference: $24,335 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $23,395 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $22,459 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,600 | |||||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 3,000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,000 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,536 | |||||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 2,880 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 860 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,650 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 650 | 0 | 5,600 |
| Options (change) | 2,435 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 595 | 0 | 5,276 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $56,045 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 | $29,765 |
| Total Invoice | $52,840 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 | $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: $20,020 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,433 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $56,045 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 | $29,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,260 | -6,260 | -8,210 | -12,160 | -14,010 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,785 | $53,635 | $55,985 | $62,885 | $90,585 | $29,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $6,200 | $13,100 | $40,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $52,840 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 | $28,505 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,902 | -5,898 | -7,729 | -11,428 | -13,139 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,938 | $50,537 | $52,706 | $59,102 | $84,956 | $28,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,599 | $5,768 | $12,164 | $38,018 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Beetle |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,880 | $8,880 | $10,830 | $14,780 | $16,630 | $2,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,260 | $6,260 | $8,210 | $12,160 | $14,010 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,902 | -5,898 | -7,729 | -11,428 | -13,139 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 99.9 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 2,940 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Center armrest(s), front row | 75 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 29% |
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