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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,655

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $112,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $104,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8JettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $134,040 $25,195 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats   235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 0 560 235
Options (change) 0 455 185
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $140,602 $27,655 $30,630
Total Invoice $131,242 $26,500 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,518
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8JettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$140,602$27,655$30,630
Adjustments for Features-6,110-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,492$27,155$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$131,242$26,500$29,397
Adjustments for Features-5,703-4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,539$26,021$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,376

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720182018
Modeli8JettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
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 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,465$5,855$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,703-4790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
Modeli8Jetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length184.9 in183.3 in
Width76.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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