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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: $14,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Heated front seats 225   500 500 500
iPod integration 199 199      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats 199   455 455 455
iPod integration 176 176      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 424 199 1,050 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 375 176 955 955 955
Destination 650 640 925 925 925
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $38,875 $46,075 $49,925
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $36,010 $42,630 $46,175

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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: $13,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,532
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$38,875$46,075$49,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,535-3,885-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$37,340$42,190$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$4,850$8,525
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$36,010$42,630$46,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-1,422-3,595-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$34,588$39,035$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$4,447$7,832

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSSE128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker $300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$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
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$625$2,175$2,160$4,510$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,535$3,885$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-1,422-3,595-3,755

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

Model Year20082013
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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