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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,350 $44,280
Base Invoice $38,220 $42,465
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320  
Options (change) 900 0
Options (change) 820 0
Destination 925 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,675 $45,100
Total Invoice $32,465 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $843
Model Year20142012
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine168hp E283hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/65-17
Total Price$35,675$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-10,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$34,705
Total Invoice$32,465$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-9,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$33,308

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$4,500$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,977

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
Modeli3Routan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase101.2 in121.2 in
Length157.4 in202.5 in
Width69.9 in76.9 in
Height62.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft3140.6 ft3

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