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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $30,275
Base Invoice $43,740 $50,920 $59,245 $29,064
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
App support 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Xenon HID headlights       895
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
App support 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Xenon HID headlights       770
Options (change) 4,550 4,550 4,550 1,025
Options (change) 4,145 4,145 4,145 870
Destination 895 895 895 820
Total Price $52,795 $60,595 $69,645 $32,120
Total Invoice $48,780 $55,960 $64,285 $30,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,818
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,795$60,595$69,645$32,120
Adjustments for Features-2,390-3,640-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,405$56,955$64,005$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$13,600$0
Total Invoice$48,780$55,960$64,285$30,754
Adjustments for Features-2,208-3,362-5,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,572$52,598$59,079$30,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,026$12,507$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 collision intervention, rear   $100
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 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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 
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 
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
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 
No leather in second row $-300$-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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,940$12,190$14,190$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$3,640$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,208-3,362-5,2060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
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.3,209 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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