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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $34,500 $40,650
Base Invoice $26,683 $31,940 $37,600
Sound and Nav Package 3,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sport Package     1,100
Sound and Nav Package 3,264    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Sport Package     1,000
Options (change) 3,400 4,000 5,100
Options (change) 3,264 3,640 4,640
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $31,990 $39,375 $46,625
Total Invoice $30,742 $36,455 $43,115

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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: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,333
Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$31,990$39,375$46,625
Adjustments for Features-6450-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$39,375$45,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,800
Total Invoice$30,742$36,455$43,115
Adjustments for Features-6200-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,122$36,455$41,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,319

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201320112011
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimTurbo128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
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 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio $50$50
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 external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50 $50
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,730$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelBeetle1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in104.7 in
Length168.4 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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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