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Volkswagen 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 Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,090 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | ||||||
| Difference: $23,930 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | ||||||
| Difference: $20,972 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Turbo | R-Line | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,695 | $30,135 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $22,747 | $28,930 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,600 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,376 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,600 | 0 | 6,225 | 4,775 | 2,400 | 2,325 |
| Options (change) | 5,376 | 0 | 5,665 | 4,345 | 2,185 | 2,115 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $30,090 | $30,930 | $54,020 | $58,170 | $64,245 | $65,220 |
| Total Invoice | $28,918 | $29,725 | $49,890 | $53,720 | $59,335 | $60,230 |
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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: $18,870 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,299 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Turbo | R-Line | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 210hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $30,090 | $30,930 | $54,020 | $58,170 | $64,245 | $65,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -5,060 | -5,060 | -5,060 | -5,960 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,090 | $30,680 | $48,960 | $53,110 | $59,185 | $59,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $590 | $0 | $4,150 | $10,225 | $10,300 |
| Total Invoice | $28,918 | $29,725 | $49,890 | $53,720 | $59,335 | $60,230 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -240 | -4,673 | -4,673 | -4,673 | -5,504 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,918 | $29,485 | $45,217 | $49,047 | $54,662 | $54,726 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $567 | $0 | $3,830 | $9,445 | $9,509 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Turbo | R-Line | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $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 | $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 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $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 | $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 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,020 | $2,270 | $7,080 | $7,080 | $7,080 | $7,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $5,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -240 | -4,673 | -4,673 | -4,673 | -5,504 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,940 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), front row | 75 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 3850 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
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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