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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelBeetlei3
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $41,350
Base Invoice $31,249 $38,220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 0 900
Options (change) 0 820
Destination 820 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,370 $35,675
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year20172014
ModelBeetlei3
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$33,370$35,675
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,135$35,675
Total Invoice$32,069$32,465
Adjustments for Features-3,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,960$32,465

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172014
ModelBeetlei3
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,885$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172014
ModelBeetlei3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in157.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.2,634 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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