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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $108,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $98,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
Modeli8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $125,025 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation system         900
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation system         864
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 0 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 0 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 950 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0
Total Price $132,857 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $122,182 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,575
Model Year20142012201220122012
Modeli8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$132,857$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-10,2500-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,607$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$122,182$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-9,4260-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,756$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012201220122012
Modeli8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app$25    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
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    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
7 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50 $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$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    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$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$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$13,090$2,840$2,940$4,040$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,250$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4260-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
Modeli8Jetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in
Length184.9 in182.2 in
Width76.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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