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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,440 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $29,230 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $26,550 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,690 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $17,747 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Sunroof | 883 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 1,000 | 1,875 | 1,875 | 1,400 | 1,325 |
| Options (change) | 883 | 1,705 | 1,705 | 1,275 | 1,205 |
| Destination | 750 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $20,440 | $49,670 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 |
| Total Invoice | $19,380 | $45,930 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 |
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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: $21,990 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,855 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $20,440 | $49,670 | $55,270 | $63,245 | $64,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,240 | -8,390 | -9,130 | -10,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,440 | $42,430 | $46,880 | $54,115 | $54,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,450 | $11,685 | $11,760 |
| Total Invoice | $19,380 | $45,930 | $51,080 | $58,425 | $59,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,695 | -7,754 | -8,434 | -9,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,380 | $39,235 | $43,326 | $49,991 | $50,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,091 | $10,756 | $10,820 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,150 | $8,390 | $9,540 | $10,280 | $11,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,240 | $8,390 | $9,130 | $10,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,695 | -7,754 | -8,434 | -9,265 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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