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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: $25,375 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $22,186 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,550 | $49,500 | $55,100 | $56,600 | $63,900 | $92,900 |
| Base Invoice | $31,249 | $45,720 | $50,870 | $52,250 | $58,970 | $85,650 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 130 | 8,450 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 100 | 7,710 | 3,370 | 3,370 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 820 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $33,500 | $58,875 | $59,725 | $61,225 | $65,325 | $95,125 |
| Total Invoice | $32,169 | $54,355 | $55,165 | $56,545 | $60,350 | $87,875 |
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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: $21,940 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,015 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $33,500 | $58,875 | $59,725 | $61,225 | $65,325 | $95,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,435 | -3,110 | -3,110 | -3,110 | -5,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,500 | $55,440 | $56,615 | $58,115 | $62,215 | $89,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,175 | $2,675 | $6,775 | $34,475 |
| Total Invoice | $32,169 | $54,355 | $55,165 | $56,545 | $60,350 | $87,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,171 | -2,873 | -2,872 | -2,873 | -4,813 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,169 | $51,184 | $52,292 | $53,673 | $57,477 | $83,062 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,108 | $2,489 | $6,293 | $31,878 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | R-Line SEL | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $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 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,870 | $7,305 | $6,980 | $6,980 | $6,980 | $9,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,435 | $3,110 | $3,110 | $3,110 | $5,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,171 | -2,873 | -2,872 | -2,873 | -4,813 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 |
| Model | Beetle | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 193.4 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 | 35.3 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
| 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% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
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