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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: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $26,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $24,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $22,120
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600 499
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Package 1       1,325
Package 2       1,705
Satellite radio       375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545 340
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Package 1       1,231
Package 2       1,584
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 3,250 2,000 2,000 3,904
Options (change) 2,960 1,820 1,820 3,486
Destination 925 925 925 630
Total Price $53,125 $59,875 $68,725 $26,654
Total Invoice $49,100 $55,320 $63,460 $24,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,354
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$53,125$59,875$68,725$26,654
Adjustments for Features-6,420-6,720-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,705$53,155$60,005$26,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$13,300$0
Total Invoice$49,100$55,320$63,460$24,812
Adjustments for Features-5,934-6,209-8,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,166$49,111$55,408$24,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,945$12,242$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Wind blocker   $300
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Power convertible top   $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height 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 
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$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$11,620$11,920$13,920$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,420$6,720$8,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,934-6,209-8,0520

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,264 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 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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