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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: $32,620

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,275 $50,000 $56,950 $74,200
Base Invoice $29,064 $46,680 $53,075 $68,945
Wind blocker 500      
Xenon HID headlights 895      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Navigation system   1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Executive Package       2,800
Wood trim       0
Wind blocker 400      
Xenon HID headlights 770      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Navigation system   1,775 1,775  
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,000    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Executive Package       2,550
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,525 6,150 3,950 3,350
Options (change) 1,270 5,595 3,595 3,050
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,620 $57,145 $61,895 $78,545
Total Invoice $31,154 $53,270 $57,665 $72,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,185
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
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)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,620$57,145$61,895$78,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,435-7,685-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$49,710$54,210$71,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,525
Total Invoice$31,154$53,270$57,665$72,990
Adjustments for Features0-6,931-7,160-6,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,154$46,339$50,505$66,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,166$19,858

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL428i435iM4
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
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
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 seating surfaces $900$900$900
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
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
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$6,770$14,205$14,455$14,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,435$7,685$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,931-7,160-6,793

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,209 lb.3,996 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
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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