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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimR-Line SEL228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $33,553 $36,240 $45,530
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Wood trim     0
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 5,450 4,550
Options (change) 0 4,960 4,140
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $35,770 $45,095 $54,295
Total Invoice $34,373 $42,195 $50,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,116
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimR-Line SEL228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp 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$35,770$45,095$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-755-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$44,340$50,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,395
Total Invoice$34,373$42,195$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-706-3,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$41,489$47,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimR-Line SEL228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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 $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Folding second row seats$300  
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$3,545$4,300$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-706-3,322

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetle2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in105.9 in
Length168.4 in174.9 in
Width71.2 in69.4 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft311.8 ft3

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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?
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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