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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $112,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $104,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $23,395
Base Invoice $134,040 $22,459
Giga World 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Giga World 1,840  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 2,000 5,600
Options (change) 1,840 5,276
Destination 995 770
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,765
Total Invoice $133,082 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,406
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$142,602$29,765
Adjustments for Features-8,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,847$29,765
Total Invoice$133,082$28,505
Adjustments for Features-8,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,911$28,505

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Beetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,440$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1710

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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in99.9 in
Length184.9 in168.4 in
Width76.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		4.729.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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