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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $26,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $24,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Heated front seats 225   500 500 500
iPod integration 199 199      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats 199   455 455 455
iPod integration 176 176      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 424 199 1,400 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 375 176 1,275 1,275 1,275
Destination 650 640 925 925 925
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $51,275 $59,275 $68,125
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $47,415 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,521
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5T6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$51,275$59,275$68,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-7,395-8,645-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$43,880$50,630$57,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$6,750$13,600
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$47,415$54,775$62,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-6,838-7,989-9,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$40,577$46,786$53,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$6,209$12,507

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker $300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
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$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$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
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$5,425$6,975$12,820$14,070$16,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$7,395$8,645$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-6,838-7,989-9,831

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082014
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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