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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $51,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $47,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970
Heated front seats 225          
iPod integration 199 199        
Sunroof 1,000          
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350  
Heated front seats 199          
iPod integration 176 176        
Sunroof 883          
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320  
Options (change) 1,903 678 0 350 350 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 0 320 320 0
Destination 650 650 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $71,895 $86,545 $98,245 $124,495
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,672
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$20,028$21,853$71,895$86,545$98,245$124,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-9,880-11,330-13,580-16,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$62,015$75,215$84,665$108,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$13,200$22,650$46,250
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$66,395$79,950$90,635$114,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-9,124-10,467-12,528-14,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$57,271$69,483$78,107$99,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$12,212$20,836$42,619

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

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
FWD$0$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$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
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$200   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
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
USB port  $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
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$1,650$2,900$11,530$12,980$15,230$17,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$9,880$11,330$13,580$16,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-9,124-10,467-12,528-14,975

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

Model Year20082012
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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