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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $19,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $18,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $17,915
Base Invoice $42,020 $17,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920 883
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,700 1,375
Options (change) 1,565 1,214
Destination 995 700
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $19,990
Total Invoice $37,080 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,803
Model Year20172009
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
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$19,990
Adjustments for Features-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$19,990
Total Invoice$37,080$18,954
Adjustments for Features-6,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,757$18,954

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172009
Modeli3New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$7,625$865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172009
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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