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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $50,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $46,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600
Base Invoice $16,107 $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970
Package 1 1,390        
Package 2 1,755        
CD changer, remote 499        
Satellite radio 375        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350  
Package 1 1,291        
Package 2 1,629        
CD changer, remote 340        
Satellite radio 331        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320  
Options (change) 4,019 0 350 350 0
Options (change) 3,591 0 320 320 0
Destination 630 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $21,829 $71,895 $86,545 $98,245 $124,495
Total Invoice $20,328 $66,395 $79,950 $90,635 $114,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,674
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$21,829$71,895$86,545$98,245$124,495
Adjustments for Features0-8,005-9,405-11,005-13,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$63,890$77,140$87,240$110,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,250$23,350$46,950
Total Invoice$20,328$66,395$79,950$90,635$114,865
Adjustments for Features0-7,393-8,688-10,153-12,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$59,002$71,262$80,482$102,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,260$21,480$43,264

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   $200
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$9,330$10,730$12,330$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,005$9,405$11,005$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,393-8,688-10,153-12,599

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelNew Beetle7-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in120.9 in
Length161.1 in199.8 in
Width67.9 in74.9 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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