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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $21,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $48,750 $54,900
Base Invoice $26,917 $45,030 $50,690
Premium Package 2,500 2,200 950
Wind blocker 500    
Floor mats 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 2,150 2,000 865
Wind blocker 400    
Floor mats 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 3,260 6,350 5,100
Options (change) 2,750 5,775 4,640
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $32,150 $56,025 $60,925
Total Invoice $30,517 $51,730 $56,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,994
Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,150$56,025$60,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,735-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$49,290$54,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900
Total Invoice$30,517$51,730$56,255
Adjustments for Features0-6,219-6,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$45,511$50,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $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
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,670$13,405$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,735$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,219-6,219

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,226 lb.3,966 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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%

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