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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $25,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $22,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $23,395
Base Invoice $45,715 $53,075 $61,215 $22,459
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Wood trim 0   0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Wood trim 0   0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 4,900 3,650 3,650 5,600
Options (change) 4,465 3,325 3,325 5,276
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $54,845 $61,595 $70,445 $29,765
Total Invoice $51,175 $57,395 $65,535 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,308
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7M6
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$54,845$61,595$70,445$29,765
Adjustments for Features-7,890-9,590-10,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,955$52,005$59,905$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$12,950$0
Total Invoice$51,175$57,395$65,535$28,505
Adjustments for Features-7,362-8,936-9,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,813$48,459$55,730$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,646$11,917$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelZ4Z4Z4Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
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 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel 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 
Voice recorder$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
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$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,315$13,015$13,965$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,890$9,590$10,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,362-8,936-9,8050

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelZ4Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in99.9 in
Length166.9 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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