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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $23,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,000 $51,900 $27,795
Base Invoice $42,500 $47,930 $26,683
Premium Package 3,900    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sound and Nav Package     3,400
Premium Package 3,550    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sound and Nav Package     3,264
Options (change) 8,300 4,400 3,400
Options (change) 7,555 4,005 3,264
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $55,175 $57,175 $31,990
Total Invoice $50,930 $52,810 $30,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,436
Model Year201020102013
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I6300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$55,175$57,175$31,990
Adjustments for Features-4,065-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,110$54,760$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0
Total Invoice$50,930$52,810$30,742
Adjustments for Features-3,752-2,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,178$50,579$30,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,401$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102013
ModelZ4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,365$9,715$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,752-2,2310

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
ModelZ4Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in100.0 in
Length166.9 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115037%
Total Not Requested197563%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested242580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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