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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $25,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $22,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Beetle
TrimxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,500 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $23,395
Base Invoice $43,880 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $22,459
Convenience Package 2,100            
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150 150  
Heated front seats 500            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim           0  
Navigation Package             1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package             3,000
Xenon HID headlights             1,000
Convenience Package 1,910            
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135 135  
Heated front seats 455            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910 910  
Wood trim           0  
Navigation Package             1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package             2,880
Xenon HID headlights             860
Options (change) 6,450 3,400 3,400 3,400 1,500 1,500 5,600
Options (change) 5,870 3,095 3,095 3,095 1,365 1,365 5,276
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 770
Total Price $54,845 $59,495 $61,995 $60,995 $66,595 $89,645 $29,765
Total Invoice $50,645 $54,955 $57,255 $56,335 $61,505 $82,710 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,297
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Beetle
TrimxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/40-19
Total Price$54,845$59,495$61,995$60,995$66,595$89,645$29,765
Adjustments for Features-7,410-8,935-9,035-8,735-8,935-10,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,435$50,560$52,960$52,260$57,660$79,045$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$5,525$4,825$10,225$31,610$0
Total Invoice$50,645$54,955$57,255$56,335$61,505$82,710$28,505
Adjustments for Features-6,843-8,253-8,344-8,068-8,252-9,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,802$46,702$48,911$48,267$53,253$72,930$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$5,109$4,465$9,451$29,128$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Beetle
TrimxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener     $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250 
Cargo area partition net     $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof      $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge      $75
Compass     $0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 $50
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 
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 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $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$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100 
Total Value of Features$10,005$11,530$11,630$11,330$11,530$13,195$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,410$8,935$9,035$8,735$8,935$10,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,843-8,253-8,344-8,068-8,252-9,7800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelX5Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in99.9 in
Length191.2 in168.4 in
Width76.1 in71.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested185092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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