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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: $52,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $48,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $73,600 $86,800 $128,100
Base Invoice $16,107 $67,890 $80,035 $118,030
Package 2 1,755      
Package 1 1,390      
Satellite radio 375      
CD changer, remote 499      
Package 2 1,629      
Package 1 1,291      
Satellite radio 331      
CD changer, remote 340      
Options (change) 4,019 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,591 0 0 0
Destination 630 925 925 925
Total Price $21,829 $74,525 $87,725 $129,025
Total Invoice $20,328 $68,815 $80,960 $118,955

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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: $42,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,526
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5315hp I6445hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$21,829$74,525$87,725$129,025
Adjustments for Features0-9,705-11,355-14,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$64,820$76,370$114,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,550$49,400
Total Invoice$20,328$68,815$80,960$118,955
Adjustments for Features0-8,961-10,479-13,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$59,854$70,481$105,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,627$45,451

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

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5 / TDI740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200  $200
DVD-compatible player   $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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
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
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Ceramic controls   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
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
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$925$10,630$12,280$15,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,705$11,355$14,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,961-10,479-13,650

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

Model Year20062013
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.4,311 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 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
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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