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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $27,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $25,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,120 $50,000 $56,950 $74,200
Base Invoice $20,696 $46,680 $53,075 $68,945
Package 1 1,325      
Package 2 1,705      
Satellite radio 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Wood trim       0
Package 1 1,231      
Package 2 1,584      
Satellite radio 331      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,410    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,405 2,600 1,050 550
Options (change) 3,146 2,365 955 500
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $26,155 $53,595 $58,995 $75,745
Total Invoice $24,472 $50,040 $55,025 $70,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,871
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$26,155$53,595$58,995$75,745
Adjustments for Features0-9,315-10,415-10,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$44,280$48,580$65,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$20,935
Total Invoice$24,472$50,040$55,025$70,440
Adjustments for Features0-8,697-9,714-9,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$41,343$45,311$60,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,968$19,304

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height 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
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$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$13,740$14,840$14,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,315$10,415$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,697-9,714-9,793

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetle4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.8 in110.6 in
Length161.1 in182.6 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height59.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.0 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.013.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested4515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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