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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,400 $50,100 $23,395
Base Invoice $37,170 $46,090 $22,459
Sport Package 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 700   1,000
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Sport Package 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights 635   860
Wood trim 0 0  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 4,775 2,775 5,600
Options (change) 4,345 2,525 5,276
Destination 775 775 770
Total Price $45,950 $53,650 $29,765
Total Invoice $42,290 $49,390 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,898
Model Year200720072012
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,950$53,650$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$53,650$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,000$0
Total Invoice$42,290$49,390$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2760-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,014$49,390$27,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,376$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072012
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,575$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-1,389

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelZ4Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in99.9 in
Length161.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height49.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%

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