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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: $23,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $21,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $48,750 $54,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $26,917 $45,530 $51,190 $67,380
Premium Package 2,500 2,200 950  
Wind blocker 500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Floor mats 130      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Executive Package       3,500
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 2,150 2,000 865  
Wind blocker 400      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Floor mats 100      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Executive Package       3,185
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,260 6,350 5,100 4,050
Options (change) 2,750 5,775 4,640 3,685
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $32,150 $56,095 $60,995 $77,545
Total Invoice $30,517 $52,300 $56,825 $72,060

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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: $17,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,480
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,150$56,095$60,995$77,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,760-6,760-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$49,335$54,235$70,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$21,425
Total Invoice$30,517$52,300$56,825$72,060
Adjustments for Features0-6,303-6,298-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$45,997$50,527$65,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,530$19,758

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetle4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSE428i435iM4
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
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 
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   
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   
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
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog lights$125$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
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
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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$6,820$13,580$13,580$13,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760$6,760$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,303-6,298-6,305

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182015
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.3,996 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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