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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,654

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $40,600 $49,900
Base Invoice $29,064 $38,440 $47,085
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Convenience Tier   1,300  
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Obstacle detection, rear   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Convenience Tier   1,195  
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Obstacle detection, rear   735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Heated front seats   460 460
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 895 5,150 3,850
Options (change) 770 4,735 3,540
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $31,990 $46,745 $54,745
Total Invoice $30,654 $44,170 $51,620

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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: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,247
Model Year201720182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4248hp I4335hp 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$31,990$46,745$54,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$43,285$50,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,475
Total Invoice$30,654$44,170$51,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,269-3,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,654$40,901$47,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,961

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201720182018
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL230iM240i
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$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
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto 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$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$3,820$7,280$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,269-3,758

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172018
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.3,681 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 230i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested103072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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