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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,695

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,201

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $37,345
Base Invoice $42,020 $35,851
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Park Assistant Package 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Options (change) 1,700 0
Options (change) 1,565 0
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,645 $30,695
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,701
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16
Total Price$39,645$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$28,780
Total Invoice$37,080$29,201
Adjustments for Features0-1,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$27,379

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBasee-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Electrically heated windshield $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
36 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length157.4 in167.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height62.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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