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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $36,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $32,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-Line550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $66,000
Base Invoice $24,433 $60,900
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,925 500
Options (change) 5,688 455
Destination 820 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $32,195 $68,395
Total Invoice $30,941 $63,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,219
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-Line550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$32,195$68,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$61,810
Total Invoice$30,941$63,250
Adjustments for Features0-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$57,160

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR-Line550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,120$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,090

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

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in120.7 in
Length168.4 in196.8 in
Width71.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,894 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

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