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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $38,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $35,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle5-Series
TrimSSE535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $55,400
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $51,150
Sunroof 1,000    
iPod integration 199 199 400
Heated front seats 225   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Sunroof 883    
iPod integration 176 176 365
Heated front seats 199   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,424 199 1,495
Options (change) 1,258 176 1,360
Destination 650 650 825
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $57,720
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $53,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,409
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle5-Series
TrimSSE535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5150hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$19,549$21,374$57,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$49,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$53,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-7,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$45,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle5-Series
TrimSSE535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$1,590$2,840$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-7,637

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

Model Year20082009
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.3,660 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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