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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $42,020 $30,619 $23,553
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation Package     2,030
Autobahn Package     2,290
Rear spoiler     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Navigation Package     1,948
Autobahn Package     2,200
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,700 0 4,695
Options (change) 1,565 0 4,448
Destination 995 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $32,715 $30,050
Total Invoice $37,080 $31,439 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,519
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3JettaJetta
TrimBaseHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E170hp I4 H210hp 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$39,645$32,715$30,050
Adjustments for Features-1,860-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,785$32,115$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$37,080$31,439$28,821
Adjustments for Features-1,740-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,340$30,862$28,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720142014
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
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 air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 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  
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
Traffic information$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  
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$5,250$3,990$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,740-5770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172014
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 Weight2,962 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 key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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