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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: $27,140

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,810

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelNew Beetle1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5L128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,390 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $25,060 $34,130 $40,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 0 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 0 1,275 1,275
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $27,140 $39,195 $46,395
Total Invoice $25,810 $36,300 $42,920

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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: $11,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,995
Model Year201020122012
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)?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$27,140$39,195$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$38,660$43,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$25,810$36,300$42,920
Adjustments for Features0-495-2,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,810$35,805$40,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,446

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

Model Year201020122012
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 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$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$1,725$2,260$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495-2,669

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

Model Year20102012
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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