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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $17,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $14,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $29,895
Base Invoice $43,740 $50,920 $59,245 $28,699
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sound and Nav Package       4,980
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Wood trim 0   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Sound and Nav Package       4,782
Options (change) 4,800 3,550 3,550 4,980
Options (change) 4,370 3,230 3,230 4,782
Destination 895 895 895 820
Total Price $53,045 $59,595 $68,645 $35,695
Total Invoice $49,005 $55,045 $63,370 $34,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,572
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$53,045$59,595$68,645$35,695
Adjustments for Features-3,390-3,840-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,655$55,755$62,605$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0
Total Invoice$49,005$55,045$63,370$34,301
Adjustments for Features-3,132-3,547-5,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,873$51,498$57,794$34,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,625$11,921$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,190$11,640$13,840$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$3,840$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,132-3,547-5,5760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,226 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested270064%
Total Not Requested152536%

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