Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $21,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $18,907

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $30,193 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
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
Rearview camera       400
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
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
Rearview camera       365
Options (change) 0 8,125 7,225 3,375
Options (change) 0 7,400 6,580 3,075
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $32,270 $54,050 $58,200 $64,450
Total Invoice $31,013 $49,920 $53,745 $59,535

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,965
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp 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$32,270$54,050$58,200$64,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-3,185-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$50,865$55,015$60,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,800
Total Invoice$31,013$49,920$53,745$59,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,942-2,941-3,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$46,978$50,804$56,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,826$9,061

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL528i535i550i
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 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 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,595$5,780$5,780$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$3,185$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,942-2,941-3,496

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162011
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

Return to top

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.