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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison

BMW Z4 vs Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison:
BMW Z4 vs Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Z4 vs. Beetle Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Z4 and Beetle will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L's price is $23,905 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Z4 vs. Beetle Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L, the BMW Z4 sDrive30i includes additional features worth $2675. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2675 adjustment for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i's additional features, the Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L is $23,905 less than the Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 23,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 20,927
Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Beetle
TrimsDrive30i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price52,54525,965
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price49,87025,965
Total Invoice48,34524,957
Adjustments for Features-2,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice45,88424,957

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Invoice Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Price Comparison (MSRP): BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Difference: 26,580
Lowest Total Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Difference: 23,388
Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Beetle
TrimsDrive30i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price45,75019,795
Base Invoice42,09019,003
Navigation system2,100 
Metallic paint (extra cost)550 
Heated front seats500 
iPod integration400 
Proximity key500 
6-speed shiftable automatic1,3251,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription595 
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800
Sunroof Package 2,500
Navigation system 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Heated front seats 0
iPod integration 0
Proximity key 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056
Satellite radio - one year subscription 0
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728
Sunroof Package 2,400
Total options5,9705,400
Total options5,4305,184
Destination825770
Total Price52,54525,965
Total Invoice48,34524,957

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Beetle
TrimsDrive30i2.5L
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire $75
Front seat active head restraints $50
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio$100 
Media drive, large$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Power retractable hardtop$2750 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$6,425$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in99.9 in
Length166.9 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,307 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio100No
Digital media reader25Yes
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested120064%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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