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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: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $23,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $20,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,240 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $21,044 $42,090 $47,520
Package 1 1,445    
Package 2 1,750    
iPod integration 199 400 400
Satellite radio 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Rear seat pass-through   175 175
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Package 1 1,342    
Package 2 1,626    
iPod integration 176 365 365
Satellite radio 331    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Rear seat pass-through   160 160
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 3,769 3,470 2,220
Options (change) 3,475 3,160 2,020
Destination 640 825 825
Total Price $26,649 $50,045 $54,695
Total Invoice $25,159 $46,075 $50,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,813
Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,649$50,045$54,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,649$46,675$50,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,225
Total Invoice$25,159$46,075$50,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,103-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$42,972$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,898

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,720$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,103-3,495

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.8 in98.3 in
Length161.1 in166.9 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height59.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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