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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $25,450
Base Invoice $42,020 $24,433
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 1,700 5,925
Options (change) 1,565 5,688
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $32,195
Total Invoice $37,080 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,535
Model Year20172015
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E210hp 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$32,195
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$32,195
Total Invoice$37,080$30,941
Adjustments for Features-1,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,476$30,941

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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
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, configurable $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6040

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
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.3,013 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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245048%
Total Not Requested267552%

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