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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $24,020
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $23,058
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Wood trim 0 0  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
HD radio 315 315  
Xenon HID headlights 635    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640  
Wood trim 0 0  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 4,575 3,875 2,865
Options (change) 4,160 3,525 2,435
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $46,100 $55,100 $27,735
Total Invoice $42,610 $50,900 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,537
Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,100$55,100$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,000$55,100$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0
Total Invoice$42,610$50,900$26,343
Adjustments for Features-920-3,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,518$50,900$22,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,382$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
Trim3.0siM CoupeSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
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
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 $50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,000$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-3,362

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,013 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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