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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $30,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $27,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $55,400
Base Invoice $31,249 $51,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 130 7,995
Options (change) 100 7,275
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,500 $64,220
Total Invoice $32,169 $59,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,603
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$33,500$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$60,450
Total Invoice$32,169$59,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$55,772

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimR-Line SEL535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,610$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,478

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetle5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in113.6 in
Length168.4 in191.2 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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