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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $23,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimTurbosDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,395 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $22,459 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation Package 1,600      
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation Package 1,536      
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,600 4,800 3,550 3,550
Options (change) 5,276 4,370 3,230 3,230
Destination 770 895 895 895
Total Price $29,765 $53,045 $59,595 $68,645
Total Invoice $28,505 $49,005 $55,045 $63,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,257
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimTurbosDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,765$53,045$59,595$68,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,840-8,290-10,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$45,205$51,305$58,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100$12,950
Total Invoice$28,505$49,005$55,045$63,370
Adjustments for Features0-7,243-7,657-9,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$41,762$47,388$53,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,626$11,924

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimTurbosDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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   
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 retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$11,265$11,715$13,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,840$8,290$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,243-7,657-9,684

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.9 in98.3 in
Length168.4 in166.9 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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