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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $24,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,990 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $24,686 $45,030 $50,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 0 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 0 955 955
Destination 700 925 925
Total Price $26,690 $50,725 $56,875
Total Invoice $25,386 $46,910 $52,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,372
Model Year200920142014
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,690$50,725$56,875
Adjustments for Features0-8,815-9,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$41,910$47,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250
Total Invoice$25,386$46,910$52,570
Adjustments for Features0-8,152-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$38,758$43,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,832

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
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
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$14,440$15,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,815$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,152-8,980

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

Model Year20092014
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.3,966 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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