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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: $26,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $25,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,990 $51,450 $58,500 $76,200
Base Invoice $24,686 $48,530 $55,085 $71,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 1,050 1,050 550
Options (change) 0 965 965 505
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $26,690 $53,495 $60,545 $77,745
Total Invoice $25,386 $50,490 $57,045 $73,045

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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: $16,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,085
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$26,690$53,495$60,545$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-10,615-12,065-12,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$42,880$48,480$65,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600$22,635
Total Invoice$25,386$50,490$57,045$73,045
Adjustments for Features0-10,019-11,368-11,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$40,471$45,677$61,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,206$21,083

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew Beetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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$0$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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$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 rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
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$5,625$16,240$17,690$17,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,615$12,065$12,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,019-11,368-11,491

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

Model Year20092018
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.4,051 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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