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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $91,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $85,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450 $111,900
Base Invoice $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433 $104,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 820 995
Total Price $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270 $112,895
Total Invoice $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253 $105,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,793
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4523hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18245/35-20
Total Price$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270$112,895
Adjustments for Features-4,410-6,510-5,560-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,105$14,505$20,590$21,185$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$2,600$0$6,085$6,680$0
Total Invoice$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253$105,740
Adjustments for Features-4,240-6,260-5,345-4,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,447$13,947$19,792$20,365$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$2,500$0$5,845$6,418$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle8-Series
Trim1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-LineM850i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900$900 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler $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, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125 
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio $200$200  
SD Card slot  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,410$9,510$8,560$8,085$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$6,510$5,560$5,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,240-6,260-5,345-4,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20152019
ModelBeetle8-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in111.1 in
Length168.4 in191.2 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 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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