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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: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700  
M Sport Design   3,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sunroof   900 0 1,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565  
M Sport Design   3,495    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460  
Sunroof   830 0 965
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335  
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 5,600 8,900 4,200 1,600
Options (change) 5,276 8,190 3,865 1,470
Destination 770 995 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $44,695 $50,495 $56,095
Total Invoice $28,505 $42,230 $47,670 $52,900

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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: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,188
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,765$44,695$50,495$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,860-6,210-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$38,835$44,285$50,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,450$12,125
Total Invoice$28,505$42,230$47,670$52,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,537-5,863-4,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$36,693$41,807$48,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,114$11,364

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimTurbo230iM240iM2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,070$7,930$8,280$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860$6,210$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,537-5,863-4,843

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122018
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.3,412 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 230i

Navigation system
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested173067%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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