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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $32,550
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $31,249
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Sport Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Heated front seats 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Wood trim 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Sport Package 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Xenon HID headlights 635    
Heated front seats 455 455  
HD radio 315 315  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640  
Wood trim 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 5,975 3,875 130
Options (change) 5,435 3,525 100
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $47,500 $55,100 $33,500
Total Invoice $43,885 $50,900 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,360
Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
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$47,500$55,100$33,500
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$55,100$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$0
Total Invoice$43,885$50,900$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2770-4,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,608$50,900$27,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,292$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082017
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,025$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770-4,921

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in100.0 in
Length161.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height49.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,019 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%

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