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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: $19,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $118,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,497

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $108,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $18,690
Base Invoice $130,125 $17,747
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 995 750
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $137,902 $19,440
Total Invoice $127,327 $18,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,365
Model Year20162010
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
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)215/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$137,902$19,440
Adjustments for Features-13,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,402$19,440
Total Invoice$127,327$18,497
Adjustments for Features-12,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,862$18,497

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162010
Modeli8New Beetle
TrimBase2.5L
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
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 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
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$14,640$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,4650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162010
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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