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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,780

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $56,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,141

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $51,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew Beetle6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5640i650iM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $81,100 $90,500 $113,100
Base Invoice $20,696 $74,790 $83,440 $104,050
Package 2 1,705      
Package 1 1,325      
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Package 2 1,584      
Package 1 1,231      
Heated front seats   455 455  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,030 500 500 0
Options (change) 2,815 455 455 0
Destination 630 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,780 $82,495 $91,895 $115,295
Total Invoice $24,141 $76,140 $84,790 $106,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,228
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew Beetle6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5640i650iM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5315hp I6400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$25,780$82,495$91,895$115,295
Adjustments for Features0-8,420-9,020-9,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$74,075$82,875$105,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,225
Total Invoice$24,141$76,140$84,790$106,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,771-8,323-9,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,141$68,369$76,467$97,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,098$28,666

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelNew Beetle6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5640i650iM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$875$9,295$9,895$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,420$9,020$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,771-8,323-9,210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelNew Beetle6-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in112.4 in
Length161.1 in192.8 in
Width67.9 in74.6 in
Height59.1 in53.7 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%

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