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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: $26,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $24,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $22,459 $48,295 $53,180
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Premium Package   2,300  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Proximity key     650
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Premium Package   2,115  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 5,600 3,650 2,000
Options (change) 5,276 3,355 1,840
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $55,845 $59,445
Total Invoice $28,505 $52,645 $56,015

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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: $18,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,414
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,765$55,845$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,135-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$48,710$53,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$28,505$52,645$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-6,726-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$45,919$49,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,056

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i540i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,095$9,230$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,135$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,726-6,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in117.1 in
Length168.4 in194.6 in
Width71.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
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 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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