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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $22,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $19,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,433 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
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
Premium Package   2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
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
Premium Package   2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Options (change) 5,925 6,975 5,475 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 5,688 6,350 4,985 2,185 2,115
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Total Price $32,195 $54,770 $58,870 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $30,941 $50,575 $54,360 $59,335 $60,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,661
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,195$54,770$58,870$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,385-4,935-4,335-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$49,385$53,935$59,910$59,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$30,941$50,575$54,360$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-4,973-4,557-4,004-4,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$45,602$49,803$55,331$55,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$9,729$9,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
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    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
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    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$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    
Total Value of Features$2,545$7,930$7,480$6,880$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,385$4,935$4,335$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,973-4,557-4,004-4,834

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in116.9 in
Length168.4 in193.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,013 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested380074%
Total Not Requested132526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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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