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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,765

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $93,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,005

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $86,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
TrimBase2.5LTurboM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,995 $19,795 $23,395 $111,900
Base Invoice $18,235 $19,003 $22,459 $104,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 995
Total Price $19,765 $20,565 $24,165 $112,895
Total Invoice $19,005 $19,773 $23,229 $105,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,799
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
TrimBase2.5LTurboM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4523hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18245/35-20
Total Price$19,765$20,565$24,165$112,895
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,985-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,795$16,580$19,505$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$215$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$19,005$19,773$23,229$105,740
Adjustments for Features-2,856-3,832-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,149$15,941$18,749$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$208$0$2,808$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
TrimBase2.5LTurboM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration $100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,970$6,985$7,660$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,985$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,856-3,832-4,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20122019
ModelBeetle8-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in111.1 in
Length168.4 in191.2 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.8 ft3

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