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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $30,630 $36,150
Heated front seats 225   500  
iPod integration 199 199 400 400
Ski sack     175  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Cold Weather Package       600
Heated front seats 199   455  
iPod integration 176 176 365 365
Ski sack     160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 424 199 2,220 2,145
Options (change) 375 176 2,020 1,950
Destination 650 640 825 825
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $36,145 $42,070
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $33,475 $38,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,905
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$36,145$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,635-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$34,510$39,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$4,625
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$33,475$38,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-1,514-2,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$31,961$36,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$4,248

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker $300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$625$2,175$2,260$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,635$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-1,514-2,716

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

Model Year20082008
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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