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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: $36,215

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $25,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,719

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $22,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelBeetle4-Series
TrimR-Line435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,395 $54,900
Base Invoice $28,219 $50,690
Sound and Nav Package 4,400  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Wind blocker 500  
Premium Package   950
Sport Line   1,550
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sound and Nav Package 4,224  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Wind blocker 400  
Premium Package   865
Sport Line   1,410
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,000 5,700
Options (change) 5,680 5,185
Destination 820 925
Total Price $36,215 $61,525
Total Invoice $34,719 $56,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,563
Model Year20142014
ModelBeetle4-Series
TrimR-Line435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,215$61,525
Adjustments for Features0-7,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$54,465
Total Invoice$34,719$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,719$50,282

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142014
ModelBeetle4-Series
TrimR-Line435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,520$13,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,518

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142014
ModelBeetle4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,105 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.113.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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