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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $22,459 $30,900 $41,300
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 900  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof   1,050 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Wood trim     0
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860 820  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunroof   955 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,600 6,400 4,450
Options (change) 5,276 5,825 4,050
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $40,245 $49,595
Total Invoice $28,505 $37,720 $46,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,609
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,765$40,245$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$37,465$43,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,345
Total Invoice$28,505$37,720$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,606-5,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$35,114$40,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
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
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Metal pedals$75  
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,120$4,900$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606-5,406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetle2-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in105.9 in
Length168.4 in174.7 in
Width71.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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