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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: $19,575

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $18,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $17,180
Base Invoice $42,020 $16,107
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Package 1   1,390
Satellite radio   375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Package 1   1,291
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,700 1,765
Options (change) 1,565 1,622
Destination 995 630
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $19,575
Total Invoice $37,080 $18,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,211
Model Year20172006
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E150hp I5
TransmissionA1M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16
Total Price$39,645$19,575
Adjustments for Features-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$19,575
Total Invoice$37,080$18,359
Adjustments for Features-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,570$18,359

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$7,475$515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
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 Weight2,962 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 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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