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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelBeetlei3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $42,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $39,690
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,735 550
Options (change) 2,335 500
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,605 $36,445
Total Invoice $26,243 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,060
Model Year20182015
ModelBeetlei3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$27,605$36,445
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$36,445
Total Invoice$26,243$33,685
Adjustments for Features-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,625$33,685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182015
ModelBeetlei3
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
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 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6180

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,012 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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