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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: $54,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $50,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $73,600 $86,800 $128,100
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $67,890 $80,035 $118,030
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000        
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883        
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Options (change) 1,903 678 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 925 925 925
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $74,525 $87,725 $129,025
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,616
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5315hp I6445hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$20,028$21,853$74,525$87,725$129,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-11,480-13,130-17,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$63,045$74,595$111,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$11,550$48,750
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$68,815$80,960$118,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-10,600-12,117-15,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$58,215$68,843$103,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$10,628$44,855

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew Beetle7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimSSE740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$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$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
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$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
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
USB port  $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
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$1,450$2,700$12,930$14,580$18,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$11,480$13,130$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-10,600-12,117-15,885

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

Model Year20082013
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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