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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $37,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $34,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5L535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,915 $55,400
Base Invoice $17,040 $51,150
Sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio 375  
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof 883  
Satellite radio 331  
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,375 1,095
Options (change) 1,214 995
Destination 700 825
Total Price $19,990 $57,320
Total Invoice $18,954 $52,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,563
Model Year20092009
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5L535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$19,990$57,320
Adjustments for Features0-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$49,255
Total Invoice$18,954$52,970
Adjustments for Features0-7,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$45,517

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

Model Year20092009
ModelNew Beetle5-Series
Trim2.5L535i
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$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
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$1,590$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,453

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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 Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

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