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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $9,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $33,553 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Premium Package   3,500 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
M Sport Package   1,900    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sport seats     400  
Premium Package   3,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
M Sport Package   1,730    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Sport seats     365  
Options (change) 0 9,700 6,200 5,800
Options (change) 0 8,830 5,645 5,280
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $35,770 $47,525 $51,225 $54,675
Total Invoice $34,373 $43,885 $47,320 $50,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,764
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$35,770$47,525$51,225$54,675
Adjustments for Features0-810-1,360-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$46,715$49,865$53,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$6,725
Total Invoice$34,373$43,885$47,320$50,500
Adjustments for Features0-748-1,256-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$43,137$46,064$49,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,927$6,222

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimR-Line SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Total Value of Features$3,195$4,005$4,555$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$1,360$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-748-1,256-1,141

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162013
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130040%
Total Not Requested198060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested78037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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