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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSSE228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $36,240 $45,530
Heated front seats 225   500 500
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Wood trim       0
Heated front seats 199   455 455
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 424 199 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 375 176 955 955
Destination 650 640 995 995
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $40,695 $50,795
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $38,190 $47,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,324
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSSE228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM5T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$40,695$50,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,060-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$36,635$43,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$6,595
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$38,190$47,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-3,810-7,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$34,380$40,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$6,029

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

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSSE228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$725$2,275$4,785$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,060$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-3,810-7,071

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

Model Year20082016
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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