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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: $24,740

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $11,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,625

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $10,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $18,995 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $39,690 $18,235 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Lighting Package   995 995    
Navigation Package   1,325      
Connectivity Package   2,230      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Lighting Package   856 856    
Navigation Package   1,272      
Connectivity Package   2,142      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,454  
Options (change) 550 4,925 1,370 2,065 0
Options (change) 500 4,570 1,156 1,754 0
Destination 995 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $24,740 $27,570 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $33,685 $23,625 $26,342 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,595
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA1M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,445$24,740$27,570$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,5850-1,925-1,475-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$24,740$25,645$27,820$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$3,080$3,835
Total Invoice$33,685$23,625$26,342$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,4650-1,839-1,406-1,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,220$23,625$24,503$26,521$27,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$878$2,896$3,838

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$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   $150
Digital instruments$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,025$3,440$5,365$4,915$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0$1,925$1,475$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4650-1,839-1,406-1,466

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015
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 Weight2,635 lb.2,860 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 1.8T SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
SD Card slot25No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested53025%
Total Not Requested157575%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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