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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $37,900 $47,700
Base Invoice $29,064 $35,550 $44,565
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Xenon HID headlights 895 900  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 770 820  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,025 5,050 4,150
Options (change) 870 4,595 3,775
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $32,120 $43,945 $52,845
Total Invoice $30,754 $41,140 $49,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,335
Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,120$43,945$52,845
Adjustments for Features0-55-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$43,890$51,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,125
Total Invoice$30,754$41,140$49,335
Adjustments for Features0-51-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$41,089$47,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,538

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201720152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL228iM235i
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
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
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
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  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
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  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
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 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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$3,650$3,705$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51-1,708

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,209 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 lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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