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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,995 $28,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 1,700 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,565 5,088 0
Destination 995 820 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,658
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$39,645$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2,2150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,430$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$37,080$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,0720-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,008$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720142014
Modeli3BeetleBeetle
TrimBaseR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
33 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$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
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$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $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$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,360$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0720-240

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172014
Modeli3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length157.4 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height62.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested250054%
Total Not Requested212546%

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