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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $39,690 $29,933 $22,987
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation Package     2,005
Autobahn Package     2,250
Rear spoiler     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation Package     1,925
Autobahn Package     2,160
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 550 0 4,630
Options (change) 500 0 4,385
Destination 995 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $33,685 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,677
Model Year201520132013
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionA1S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,445$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-910-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,535$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$33,685$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-841-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,844$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520132013
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Automatic start / stop $150 
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
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  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,040$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-841-5770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152013
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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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