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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $17,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $39,690 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
Options (change) 550 903 678
Options (change) 500 685 486
Destination 995 650 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $19,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $33,685 $17,716 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,183
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA1M5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,445$19,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,2600-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,185$19,028$19,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$33,685$17,716$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,7860-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,899$17,716$18,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620082008
Modeli3New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
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  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,250$990$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,260$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7860-2,010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
Modeli3New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.7 in
Length157.4 in161.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height62.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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