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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $22,459 $27,230 $33,160
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 900  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Sport Package     1,100
6-speed manual     0
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860 820  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Sport Package     1,000
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 5,600 6,920 7,120
Options (change) 5,276 6,295 6,475
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $29,765 $37,145 $43,795
Total Invoice $28,505 $34,350 $40,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,725
Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,765$37,145$43,795
Adjustments for Features0-130-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$37,015$42,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,800
Total Invoice$28,505$34,350$40,460
Adjustments for Features0-120-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$34,230$39,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220092009
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console $100$100
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 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,880$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-905

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetle1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in104.7 in
Length168.4 in171.7 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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