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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $31,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $23,058 $52,620 $60,900
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Options (change) 2,865 1,650 750
Options (change) 2,435 1,505 685
Destination 850 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,735 $59,545 $68,645
Total Invoice $26,343 $55,020 $63,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,992
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,735$59,545$68,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$54,475$63,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700
Total Invoice$26,343$55,020$63,480
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-5,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$50,335$58,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,087

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetle5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSE535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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$250 
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 
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
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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
Headlight washers $50$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
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,985$9,055$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,685-5,058

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,013 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

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