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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: $24,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $21,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 900    
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860 820    
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,600 7,875 6,975 2,725
Options (change) 5,276 7,170 6,350 2,480
Destination 770 875 875 875
Total Price $29,765 $53,800 $57,950 $63,800
Total Invoice $28,505 $49,690 $53,515 $58,940

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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: $19,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,812
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,765$53,800$57,950$63,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,735-4,735-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$49,065$53,215$58,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,600
Total Invoice$28,505$49,690$53,515$58,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,373-4,373-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$45,317$49,142$54,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,879

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$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$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,495$6,230$6,230$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,735$4,735$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,373-4,373-4,744

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in116.9 in
Length168.4 in193.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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