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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: $22,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $39,690 $20,539 $22,075
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation Package     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 550 0 1,200
Options (change) 500 0 1,152
Destination 995 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $22,165 $24,965
Total Invoice $33,685 $21,309 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,623
Model Year201520112011
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA1M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,445$22,165$24,965
Adjustments for Features-4,0600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$22,165$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$33,685$21,309$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,7530-1,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,932$21,309$22,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520112011
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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 wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Digital instruments$0  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,800$1,740$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7530-1,009

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152011
Modeli3Jetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length157.4 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height62.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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