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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $25,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimSE530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,020 $51,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $46,955
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Navigation system   1,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Navigation system   1,640
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 2,865 4,595
Options (change) 2,435 4,180
Destination 850 695
Total Price $27,735 $56,690
Total Invoice $26,343 $51,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,014
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimSE530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$27,735$56,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$53,985
Total Invoice$26,343$51,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$49,357

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetle5-Series
TrimSE530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
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 mat$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,473

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,649 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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