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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $113,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $104,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $135,700 $17,180
Base Invoice $125,025 $16,107
Giga World 2,000  
Package 2   1,755
Package 1   1,390
Satellite radio   375
Giga World 1,820  
Package 2   1,629
Package 1   1,291
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 2,000 3,520
Options (change) 1,820 3,251
Destination 950 630
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $134,857 $21,330
Total Invoice $124,002 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,394
Model Year20142006
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$134,857$21,330
Adjustments for Features-11,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,307$21,330
Total Invoice$124,002$19,988
Adjustments for Features-10,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,382$19,988

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,265$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
Modeli8New Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in98.7 in
Length184.9 in161.1 in
Width76.5 in67.9 in
Height50.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.727.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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