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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $33,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $29,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,180 $51,400
Base Invoice $16,107 $46,955
Package 1 1,390  
Package 2 1,755  
Satellite radio 375 595
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Package 1 1,291  
Package 2 1,629  
Satellite radio 331 540
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 3,520 2,545
Options (change) 3,251 2,315
Destination 630 695
Total Price $21,330 $54,640
Total Invoice $19,988 $49,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,608
Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5255hp I6
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,330$54,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$47,675
Total Invoice$19,988$49,965
Adjustments for Features0-6,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$43,596

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

Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$1,615$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,369

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in113.6 in
Length161.1 in191.2 in
Width67.9 in72.7 in
Height59.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

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