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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $19,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $16,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimR-LinesDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,895 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $28,699 $42,090 $47,520
Sound and Nav Package 4,980    
Premium Package   3,900  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Sound and Nav Package 4,782    
Premium Package   3,550  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Options (change) 4,980 8,545 5,395
Options (change) 4,782 7,775 4,910
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $35,695 $55,120 $57,870
Total Invoice $34,301 $50,690 $53,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,777
Model Year201520092009
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimR-LinesDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,695$55,120$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$52,280$56,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$34,301$50,690$53,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,612-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,301$48,078$51,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,806

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201520092009
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimR-LinesDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,825$10,565$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612-1,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152009
ModelBeetleZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in98.3 in
Length168.4 in166.9 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62577%
Total Not Requested19023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested177557%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62577%
Total Not Requested19023%

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