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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: $34,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $32,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew Beetle5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $16,107 $48,295 $53,180
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
Premium Package   2,300  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
Premium Package   2,115  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 3,520 3,650 1,350
Options (change) 3,251 3,355 1,240
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $21,330 $55,845 $58,795
Total Invoice $19,988 $52,645 $55,415

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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: $24,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,579
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew Beetle5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,330$55,845$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-9,630-8,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$46,215$50,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,975
Total Invoice$19,988$52,645$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-9,078-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$43,567$47,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,738

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

Model Year200620172017
ModelNew Beetle5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$625$10,255$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,630$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,078-8,110

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

Model Year20062017
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in117.1 in
Length161.1 in194.6 in
Width67.9 in73.5 in
Height59.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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