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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,185

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $18,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,068

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $16,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $42,400
Base Invoice $16,107 $39,690
Satellite radio 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio 331  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 375 550
Options (change) 331 500
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,185 $36,445
Total Invoice $17,068 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,355
Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5168hp E
TransmissionM5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$18,185$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,185$29,670
Total Invoice$17,068$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-6,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,068$27,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $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
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$525$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,262

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelNew Beetlei3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.2 in
Length161.1 in157.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft311.8 ft3

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