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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleZ4Z4
TrimTurboR-Line3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $37,625 $46,550
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package     1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
HD radio     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     700  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Sport Package     1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
HD radio     315 315
Heated front seats     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     635  
Navigation system     1,640 1,640
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 5,600 0 5,225 3,125
Options (change) 5,376 0 4,750 2,840
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $30,090 $30,930 $46,750 $54,350
Total Invoice $28,918 $29,725 $43,200 $50,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,927
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleZ4Z4
TrimTurboR-Line3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,090$30,930$46,750$54,350
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,250-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$28,680$46,450$54,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$7,900
Total Invoice$28,918$29,725$43,200$50,215
Adjustments for Features-1,922-2,162-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,996$27,563$42,923$50,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$567$0$7,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelBeetleBeetleZ4Z4
TrimTurboR-Line3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,800$1,850$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,250$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,922-2,162-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132008
ModelBeetleZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in98.2 in
Length168.4 in161.9 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested250052%
Total Not Requested232548%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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