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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,400 $37,390
Base Invoice $39,690 $35,857
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 550 0
Options (change) 500 0
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $38,210
Total Invoice $33,685 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,139
Model Year20152011
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine168hp E283hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/65-17
Total Price$36,445$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$32,865
Total Invoice$33,685$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-5,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$31,546

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
Modeli3Routan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$5,975$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,131

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
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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