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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: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $21,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $18,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimR-Line SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,950 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $33,553 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Proximity key   500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500
App support   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Proximity key   455 455 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455
App support   230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Options (change) 0 7,600 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 0 6,920 4,915 4,915
Destination 820 895 895 895
Total Price $35,770 $57,145 $61,445 $70,495
Total Invoice $34,373 $52,755 $56,730 $65,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,153
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimR-Line SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,770$57,145$61,445$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-2,865-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$54,730$58,580$65,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$34,373$52,755$56,730$65,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,229-2,645-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$50,526$54,085$60,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,993

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimR-Line SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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 
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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 collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$8,150$10,565$11,015$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415$2,865$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,229-2,645-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
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.3,264 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
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105037%
Total Not Requested177563%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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