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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: $30,790 Volkswagen Beetle GSR | |||||||
| Difference: $25,255 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590 Volkswagen Beetle GSR | |||||||
| Difference: $23,250 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line | GSR | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,995 | $29,995 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $23,995 | $28,795 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,300 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,088 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,300 | 0 | 2,650 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 650 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,088 | 0 | 2,435 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 595 | 0 |
| Destination | 820 | 795 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $31,115 | $30,790 | $56,045 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $29,903 | $29,590 | $52,840 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,470 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,800 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line | GSR | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 210hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,115 | $30,790 | $56,045 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -6,035 | -6,035 | -7,985 | -11,935 | -13,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,115 | $30,540 | $50,010 | $53,860 | $56,210 | $63,110 | $90,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $575 | $0 | $0 | $3,850 | $6,200 | $13,100 | $40,800 |
| Total Invoice | $29,903 | $29,590 | $52,840 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -240 | -5,690 | -5,686 | -7,517 | -11,217 | -12,928 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,903 | $29,350 | $47,150 | $50,749 | $52,918 | $59,313 | $85,167 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $553 | $0 | $0 | $3,599 | $5,768 | $12,163 | $38,017 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Beetle | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line | GSR | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 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 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,745 | $2,995 | $8,780 | $8,780 | $10,730 | $14,680 | $16,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $6,035 | $6,035 | $7,985 | $11,935 | $13,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -240 | -5,690 | -5,686 | -7,517 | -11,217 | -12,928 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,988 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
| 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 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3650 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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