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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: $27,140

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $23,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,810

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,390 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $25,060 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 0 1,400 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 0 1,275 1,275 1,275
Destination 750 895 895 895
Total Price $27,140 $50,945 $57,445 $66,495
Total Invoice $25,810 $47,110 $53,090 $61,415

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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: $20,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,392
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,140$50,945$57,445$66,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-5,520-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$47,800$51,925$58,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125$11,125
Total Invoice$25,810$47,110$53,090$61,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,908-5,102-6,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,810$44,202$47,988$54,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,786$10,221

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNew BeetleZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5LsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
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$6,425$9,570$11,945$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$5,520$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,908-5,102-6,992

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
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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