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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: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Difference: $21,520 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Difference: $18,636 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,550 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $31,249 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 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 | 2,300 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 2,095 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||||
| Options (change) | 130 | 7,225 | 5,725 | 3,950 | 2,575 |
| Options (change) | 100 | 6,580 | 5,215 | 3,600 | 2,345 |
| Destination | 820 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $33,500 | $55,020 | $59,120 | $65,795 | $65,470 |
| Total Invoice | $32,169 | $50,805 | $54,590 | $60,750 | $60,460 |
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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: $18,835 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,157 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $33,500 | $55,020 | $59,120 | $65,795 | $65,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,685 | -2,235 | -2,685 | -2,535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,500 | $52,335 | $56,885 | $63,110 | $62,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $10,775 | $10,600 |
| Total Invoice | $32,169 | $50,805 | $54,590 | $60,750 | $60,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,479 | -2,064 | -2,479 | -2,341 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,169 | $48,326 | $52,526 | $58,271 | $58,119 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,200 | $9,945 | $9,793 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,795 | $6,480 | $6,030 | $6,480 | $6,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,685 | $2,235 | $2,685 | $2,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,479 | -2,064 | -2,479 | -2,341 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 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 | 3,019 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
BMW 5-Series 528i
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 35% |
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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