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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: $23,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,275 $51,450 $58,500 $76,200
Base Invoice $29,064 $48,530 $55,085 $71,545
Xenon HID headlights 895      
Wind blocker 500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Luxury Package     0  
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Wood trim       0
Xenon HID headlights 770      
Wind blocker 400      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support   375 375 375
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Luxury Package     0  
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,525 3,650 3,350 2,100
Options (change) 1,270 3,455 3,180 2,030
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,620 $56,095 $62,845 $79,295
Total Invoice $31,154 $52,980 $59,260 $74,570

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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: $16,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,134
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4248hp I4320hp 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$56,095$62,845$79,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,085-8,260-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$49,010$54,585$71,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,575$22,600
Total Invoice$31,154$52,980$59,260$74,570
Adjustments for Features0-6,692-7,789-7,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,154$46,288$51,471$67,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,183$21,055

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL430i440iM4
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
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
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   
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   
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 rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
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   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $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
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$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$6,995$14,080$15,255$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,085$8,260$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,692-7,789-7,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172018
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.4,051 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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