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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $28,219 $30,630 $36,150
Sound and Nav Package 4,400    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
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
Sound and Nav Package 4,224    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
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) 4,400 7,645 7,945
Options (change) 4,224 6,960 7,230
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $34,615 $41,570 $47,870
Total Invoice $33,263 $38,415 $44,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,618
Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp 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)235/40-19205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$34,615$41,570$47,870
Adjustments for Features-4850-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,130$41,570$47,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,450
Total Invoice$33,263$38,415$44,205
Adjustments for Features-4660-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$38,415$43,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,005

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201420082008
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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 
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 $0
Total Value of Features$2,250$1,765$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4660-785

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,158 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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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