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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $28,699 $34,130 $40,750
Sound and Nav Package 4,980    
BMW Assist   650 650
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
M Sport Package     1,200
Sound and Nav Package 4,782    
BMW Assist   590 590
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
M Sport Package     1,090
Options (change) 4,980 7,050 7,350
Options (change) 4,782 6,415 6,685
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $35,695 $44,845 $52,345
Total Invoice $34,301 $41,440 $48,330

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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: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,759
Model Year201520122012
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, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$35,695$44,845$52,345
Adjustments for Features-6450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,050$44,845$50,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550
Total Invoice$34,301$41,440$48,330
Adjustments for Features-6200-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,681$41,440$46,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201520122012
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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  
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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 $0
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,055$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,226 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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245058%
Total Not Requested177542%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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