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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $37,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $34,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $16,107 $52,620 $60,900
Package 1 1,390    
Package 2 1,755    
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Package 1 1,291    
Package 2 1,629    
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Options (change) 3,520 1,400 500
Options (change) 3,251 1,275 455
Destination 630 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $21,330 $59,295 $68,395
Total Invoice $19,988 $54,790 $63,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,250
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$21,330$59,295$68,395
Adjustments for Features0-9,255-9,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$50,040$58,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700
Total Invoice$19,988$54,790$63,250
Adjustments for Features0-8,552-8,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$46,238$54,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,083

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew Beetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 / TDI535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,250$10,505$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,255$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,552-8,929

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062012
ModelNew Beetle5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in120.7 in
Length161.1 in196.8 in
Width67.9 in74.8 in
Height59.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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