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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $34,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $31,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimTurbo535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $60,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $22,459 $56,710 $67,380
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Premium Package   1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Premium Package   1,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 5,600 2,650 500
Options (change) 5,276 2,410 455
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $64,545 $73,995
Total Invoice $28,505 $60,115 $68,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,243
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimTurbo535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$29,765$64,545$73,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,910-10,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$56,635$63,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$28,505$60,115$68,830
Adjustments for Features0-7,367-9,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$52,748$59,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,306

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimTurbo535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,420$10,330$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,910$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,367-9,776

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

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in120.7 in
Length168.4 in196.8 in
Width71.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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