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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $97,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $143,400 $44,280
Base Invoice $134,040 $42,465
Giga World 2,000  
Giga World 1,840  
Options (change) 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,840 0
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $45,100
Total Invoice $133,082 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,529
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine357hp I3 PiH283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$142,602$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$43,295
Total Invoice$133,082$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$41,553

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,825$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,732

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Routan
Body2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in121.2 in
Length184.9 in202.5 in
Width76.5 in76.9 in
Height50.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.783.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.7140.6 ft3

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