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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,630

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Jetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $29,545
Base Invoice $42,020 $28,362
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Floor mats   235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 1,700 235
Options (change) 1,565 185
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $30,630
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,454
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Jetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E210hp I4
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,645$30,630
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$30,630
Total Invoice$37,080$29,397
Adjustments for Features-2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,851$29,397

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Jetta
TrimBase2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
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
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Jetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length157.4 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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