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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $26,917 $45,715 $53,075 $61,215
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 130      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 100      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 2,760 4,400 4,400 4,400
Options (change) 2,350 4,010 4,010 4,010
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $31,650 $54,345 $62,345 $71,195
Total Invoice $30,117 $50,720 $58,080 $66,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,582
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6S7S7
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)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,650$54,345$62,345$71,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-4,665-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$52,180$57,680$65,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$13,600
Total Invoice$30,117$50,720$58,080$66,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,021-4,346-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$48,699$53,734$61,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,035$12,484

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleZ4Z4Z4
TrimSEsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,350$10,515$13,015$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$4,665$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021-4,346-5,037

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182015
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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

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