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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTurbo430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,950 1,950  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 950
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,795 1,795  
Premium Package   2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 875
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,600 5,350 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 5,276 4,925 4,235 1,520
Destination 770 995 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $48,495 $54,095 $68,845
Total Invoice $28,505 $45,800 $51,015 $64,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,186
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTurbo430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$29,765$48,495$54,095$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,410-5,660-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$43,085$48,435$63,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$20,400
Total Invoice$28,505$45,800$51,015$64,760
Adjustments for Features0-5,109-5,338-5,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$40,691$45,677$59,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,986$19,027

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTurbo430i440iM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim$250   
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$1,770$7,180$7,430$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410$5,660$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,109-5,338-5,042

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetle4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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