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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5L128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $24,686 $30,630 $36,150
Ski sack   175  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Cold Weather Package     600
Ski sack   160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 0 1,820 1,745
Options (change) 0 1,655 1,585
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $26,690 $35,745 $41,670
Total Invoice $25,386 $33,110 $38,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,414
Model Year200920082008
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5L128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$26,690$35,745$41,670
Adjustments for Features0-335-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$35,410$40,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625
Total Invoice$25,386$33,110$38,560
Adjustments for Features0-310-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$32,800$37,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,247

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5L128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire$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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Satellite radio$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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$1,725$2,060$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310-1,513

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

Model Year20092008
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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