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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $31,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $27,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimTurbo535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,395 $54,400
Base Invoice $22,459 $50,230
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Navigation system   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Navigation system   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,600 5,845
Options (change) 5,276 5,320
Destination 770 825
Total Price $29,765 $61,070
Total Invoice $28,505 $56,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,359
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimTurbo535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$29,765$61,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$55,100
Total Invoice$28,505$56,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$50,864

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimTurbo535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,310$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,511

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.9 in113.6 in
Length168.4 in191.2 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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