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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $25,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $23,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $25,990
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $24,686
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Options (change) 1,400 1,400 1,400 0
Options (change) 1,275 1,275 1,275 0
Destination 995 995 995 700
Total Price $52,095 $59,895 $68,745 $26,690
Total Invoice $48,675 $55,850 $63,990 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,267
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6150hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$52,095$59,895$68,745$26,690
Adjustments for Features-6,445-8,645-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$51,250$59,350$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$13,700$0
Total Invoice$48,675$55,850$63,990$25,386
Adjustments for Features-6,022-8,061-8,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,653$47,789$55,245$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,136$12,592$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelZ4Z4Z4New Beetle
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 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 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,870$15,070$15,820$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,445$8,645$9,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,022-8,061-8,7450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162009
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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