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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $11,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSE228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $37,900 $47,700
Base Invoice $26,917 $35,550 $44,565
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 130    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 100    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,760 5,050 4,150
Options (change) 2,350 4,595 3,775
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $31,650 $43,945 $52,845
Total Invoice $30,117 $41,140 $49,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,232
Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSE228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp 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$31,650$43,945$52,845
Adjustments for Features-2200-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$43,945$51,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,125
Total Invoice$30,117$41,140$49,335
Adjustments for Features-2090-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$41,140$47,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,538

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201820152015
ModelBeetle2-Series2-Series
TrimSE228iM235i
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $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$3,700$3,480$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2090-1,657

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182015
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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
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
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?
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
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
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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