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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: $25,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $23,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,240 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $21,044 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Package 1 1,445      
Package 2 1,750      
iPod integration 199      
Satellite radio 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Package 1 1,342      
Package 2 1,626      
iPod integration 176      
Satellite radio 331      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,769 2,650 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 3,475 2,415 1,275 1,275
Destination 640 925 925 925
Total Price $26,649 $52,525 $59,275 $68,125
Total Invoice $25,159 $48,555 $54,775 $62,915

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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: $19,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,507
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,649$52,525$59,275$68,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,370-6,670-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,649$46,155$52,605$59,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$13,300
Total Invoice$25,159$48,555$54,775$62,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,889-6,164-8,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$42,666$48,611$54,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,945$12,242

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$11,670$11,970$13,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,370$6,670$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,889-6,164-8,007

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072014
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.3,264 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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