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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,965

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelBeetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,003 $42,020
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 5,400 1,700
Options (change) 5,184 1,565
Destination 770 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,965 $39,645
Total Invoice $24,957 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,695
Model Year20122019
ModelBeetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$25,965$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$35,980
Total Invoice$24,957$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$33,652

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122019
ModelBeetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,460$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122019
ModelBeetlei3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in157.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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