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BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $39,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $35,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesBeetle
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600 $31,450
Base Invoice $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970 $30,193
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350    
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320    
Options (change) 250 600 600 250 0
Options (change) 230 550 550 230 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,000 0
Total Price $72,145 $86,795 $98,495 $124,745 $32,270
Total Invoice $66,625 $80,180 $90,865 $115,095 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,816
Model Year20122012201220122016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesBeetle
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21235/40-19
Total Price$72,145$86,795$98,495$124,745$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,560-7,810-10,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,035$81,235$90,685$114,285$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$22,650$46,250$0
Total Invoice$66,625$80,180$90,865$115,095$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3,796-5,136-7,205-9,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,829$75,044$83,660$105,444$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,215$20,831$42,615$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesBeetle
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Ski sack  $50$50 
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 with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$8,705$10,955$13,605$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,560$7,810$10,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,796-5,136-7,205-9,6510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
Model7-SeriesBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in100.0 in
Length199.8 in168.4 in
Width74.9 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.729.9 ft3

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