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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $24,020
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,058
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 1,700 2,735
Options (change) 1,565 2,335
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $27,605
Total Invoice $37,080 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,252
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E174hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,645$27,605
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$27,605
Total Invoice$37,080$26,243
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,495$26,243

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Beetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,600$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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