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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimSE3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
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
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
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) 2,865 4,575 3,875
Options (change) 2,435 4,160 3,525
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $27,735 $46,100 $55,100
Total Invoice $26,343 $42,610 $50,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,537
Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimSE3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,735$46,100$55,100
Adjustments for Features-3,540-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$46,000$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,100
Total Invoice$26,343$42,610$50,900
Adjustments for Features-3,362-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,981$42,518$50,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,382

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetleZ4Z4
TrimSE3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,540$2,100$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,362-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in98.2 in
Length168.4 in161.9 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,013 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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