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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $19,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,990 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $24,686 $42,090 $47,520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Rear seat pass-through   175 175
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Rear seat pass-through   160 160
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 0 1,820 1,820
Options (change) 0 1,655 1,655
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $26,690 $48,395 $54,295
Total Invoice $25,386 $44,570 $50,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,587
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,690$48,395$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,820-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$45,575$50,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425
Total Invoice$25,386$44,570$50,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,597-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$41,973$46,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,072

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,325$9,145$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597-3,955

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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 Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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

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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