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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $14,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $20,696 $34,130 $40,750
Package 1 1,325    
Package 2 1,705    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium Package     1,750
Package 1 1,231    
Package 2 1,584    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Premium Package     1,595
Options (change) 3,405 2,850 3,150
Options (change) 3,146 2,595 2,870
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $26,155 $40,645 $48,145
Total Invoice $24,472 $37,620 $44,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,375
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$26,155$40,645$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-835-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$39,810$44,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$24,472$37,620$44,515
Adjustments for Features0-773-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$36,847$41,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,233

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$750$1,585$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-773-3,435

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelNew Beetle1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in104.7 in
Length161.1 in172.2 in
Width67.9 in68.8 in
Height59.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft38.5 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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