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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $29,064 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Xenon HID headlights 895 900    
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Xenon HID headlights 770 820    
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345 345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 1,025 4,680 3,780 3,780
Options (change) 870 4,260 3,440 3,440
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $32,120 $42,505 $48,805 $52,655
Total Invoice $30,754 $39,315 $45,115 $48,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,998
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
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)235/45-18205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$32,120$42,505$48,805$52,655
Adjustments for Features-2,5450-1,650-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$42,505$47,155$50,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$8,325
Total Invoice$30,754$39,315$45,115$48,660
Adjustments for Features-2,4370-1,525-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,317$39,315$43,590$46,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,275$7,658

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelBeetle1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $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   
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 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300   
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$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,025$1,480$3,130$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0$1,650$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4370-1,525-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,209 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 lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

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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