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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $23,395
Base Invoice $42,020 $22,459
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Navigation Package   1,536
Options (change) 1,700 5,600
Options (change) 1,565 5,276
Destination 995 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $29,765
Total Invoice $37,080 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293
Model Year20172012
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E200hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-19
Total Price$39,645$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$29,765
Total Invoice$37,080$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,798$28,505

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,800$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2820

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
Modeli3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in99.9 in
Length157.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height62.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,940 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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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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