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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $24,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,230

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 225  
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 199  
Wood trim 0 0    
Options (change) 975 975 225 0
Options (change) 885 885 199 0
Destination 825 825 650 650
Total Price $42,500 $52,200 $18,350 $21,175
Total Invoice $39,335 $48,260 $17,230 $20,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,981
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$42,500$52,200$18,350$21,175
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,6950-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,205$49,505$18,350$19,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0$700
Total Invoice$39,335$48,260$17,230$20,188
Adjustments for Features-2,124-2,4920-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,211$45,768$17,230$18,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,557$0$932

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,295$3,695$1,000$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$2,695$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,124-2,4920-2,026

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelZ4New Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in98.7 in
Length161.9 in161.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height49.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.227.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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