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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,980

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,012

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $8,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
Modeli3Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $24,210 $25,540
Base Invoice $38,220 $23,242 $24,517
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Options (change) 900 0 0
Options (change) 820 0 0
Destination 925 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $24,980 $26,310
Total Invoice $32,465 $24,012 $25,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,758
Model Year201420122012
Modeli3Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA1T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$35,675$24,980$26,310
Adjustments for Features-2,760-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$24,130$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$32,465$24,012$25,287
Adjustments for Features-2,512-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,953$23,195$25,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,092

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201420122012
Modeli3Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
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 air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,365$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,512-8170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20142012
Modeli3Jetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length157.4 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft366.9 ft3

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