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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $21,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,657

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $19,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5 / TDI3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $16,107 $37,625 $46,550
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 3,145 975 975
Options (change) 2,920 885 885
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $20,955 $42,500 $52,200
Total Invoice $19,657 $39,335 $48,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,521
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5 / TDI3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,955$42,500$52,200
Adjustments for Features0-170-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$42,330$51,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$19,657$39,335$48,260
Adjustments for Features0-157-527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,657$39,178$47,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5 / TDI3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,700$1,870$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-157-527

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.2 in
Length161.1 in161.9 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft39.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21519%
Total Not Requested90081%

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