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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: $20,650

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $18,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,432

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $17,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $44,450
Base Invoice $16,107 $42,020
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 2,840 1,700
Options (change) 2,695 1,565
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,650 $39,645
Total Invoice $19,432 $37,080

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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: $13,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,167
Model Year20062019
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$20,650$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$33,785
Total Invoice$19,432$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,432$31,599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 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
Traffic information $25
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,615$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,481

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
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 Weight2,965 lb.2,961 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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