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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $13,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $39,690 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Options (change) 550 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 500 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $33,685 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,654
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA1M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,445$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-5,2400-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$33,685$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-4,8430-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,842$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3BeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player $125$125 $125
HD radio$50  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600  
Satellite radio  $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot   $25 
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$1,135$3,235$2,285$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8430-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015
Modeli3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length157.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height62.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft329.9 ft3

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