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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: $25,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $23,058 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 2,500     2,300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Floor mats 235        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
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 2,150     2,095  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Floor mats 185        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
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
Options (change) 2,865 5,725 5,725 3,950 2,575
Options (change) 2,435 5,215 5,215 3,600 2,345
Destination 850 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,735 $53,520 $59,120 $65,795 $65,470
Total Invoice $26,343 $49,440 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,631
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,735$53,520$59,120$65,795$65,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,670-3,820-4,270-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$50,850$55,300$61,525$61,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,675$10,500
Total Invoice$26,343$49,440$54,590$60,750$60,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,466-3,527-3,943-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$46,974$51,063$56,807$56,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089$9,833$9,681

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelBeetle5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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 
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
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    
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200    
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$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
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,185$5,855$7,005$7,455$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,670$3,820$4,270$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,466-3,527-3,943-3,805

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
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

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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 lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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