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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $24,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $21,879

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $22,031 $24,446
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rear seat pass-through 175 175    
iPod integration 400 400 199 199
Heated front seats 500 500 225  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rear seat pass-through 160 160    
iPod integration 365 365 176 176
Heated front seats 455 455 199  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Options (change) 2,220 2,220 424 199
Options (change) 2,020 2,020 375 176
Destination 825 825 650 640
Total Price $48,795 $54,695 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $44,935 $50,365 $23,056 $25,262

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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: $20,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,062
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I6300hp I6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$48,795$54,695$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-4,145-5,6200-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,650$49,075$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$0$715
Total Invoice$44,935$50,365$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-3,817-5,1750-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,118$45,190$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,072$0$733

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelZ4Z4New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
No leather in second row $-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$9,370$10,845$5,325$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$5,620$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,817-5,1750-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
ModelZ4New Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in98.8 in
Length166.9 in161.1 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height50.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft35.0 ft3

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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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