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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $16,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $15,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $20,696 $36,240 $45,530
Package 2 1,705    
Package 1 1,325    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Wood trim     0
Package 2 1,584    
Package 1 1,231    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,405 2,600 2,600
Options (change) 3,146 2,365 2,365
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $26,155 $42,245 $52,345
Total Invoice $24,472 $39,600 $48,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,142
Model Year200620162016
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,155$42,245$52,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$39,060$45,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,795
Total Invoice$24,472$39,600$48,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,986-6,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$36,614$42,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,214

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200620162016
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,075$4,260$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986-6,062

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetle2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in105.9 in
Length161.1 in174.9 in
Width67.9 in69.4 in
Height59.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%

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