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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $38,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $34,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR-Line SEL740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600
Base Invoice $31,249 $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
App support   250 250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
App support   230 230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320  
Options (change) 130 250 600 600 250
Options (change) 100 230 550 550 230
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $33,500 $72,145 $86,795 $98,495 $124,745
Total Invoice $32,169 $66,625 $80,180 $90,865 $115,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,392
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR-Line SEL740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionS6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$33,500$72,145$86,795$98,495$124,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-3,685-5,935-8,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$69,910$83,110$92,560$116,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200$22,650$46,250
Total Invoice$32,169$66,625$80,180$90,865$115,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,064-3,404-5,475-7,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$64,561$76,776$85,390$107,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,215$20,829$42,613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelBeetle7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimR-Line SEL740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
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$250
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
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 air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer$100    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
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    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar 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
Metal pedals$75    
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 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   $0
Total Value of Features$4,170$6,405$7,855$10,105$12,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$3,685$5,935$8,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,064-3,404-5,475-7,921

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetle7-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in120.9 in
Length168.4 in199.8 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft317.7 ft3

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