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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,590 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $8,855 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,441 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $7,244 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | i3 | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Base | 1.8T SEL | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,400 | $25,975 | $31,450 |
| Base Invoice | $39,690 | $24,937 | $30,193 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 795 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 684 | ||
| Options (change) | 550 | 795 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 500 | 684 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $27,590 | $32,270 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $26,441 | $31,013 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,615 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,022 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | i3 | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Base | 1.8T SEL | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 168hp E | 170hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | A1 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $27,590 | $32,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -240 | 0 | -625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,205 | $27,590 | $31,645 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,055 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $26,441 | $31,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -222 | 0 | -601 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,463 | $26,441 | $30,412 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,971 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | i3 | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | Base | 1.8T SEL | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $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 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,225 | $4,985 | $5,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $240 | $0 | $625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -222 | 0 | -601 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | i3 | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
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