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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $13,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $38,950 $49,050
Base Invoice $24,686 $36,905 $46,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   460 460
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,105 1,105
Destination 700 995 995
Total Price $26,690 $41,145 $51,245
Total Invoice $25,386 $39,005 $48,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,908
Model Year200920172017
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,690$41,145$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$38,285$44,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,595
Total Invoice$25,386$39,005$48,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,711-6,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$36,294$42,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,090

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelNew Beetle2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
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  
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  
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  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
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$1,725$4,585$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,711-6,011

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

Model Year20092017
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.3,681 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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