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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $114,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $105,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelNew Beetlei8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $136,500
Base Invoice $16,107 $126,260
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
Giga World   2,000
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 3,520 2,000
Options (change) 3,251 1,820
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $21,330 $135,702
Total Invoice $19,988 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,631
Model Year20062015
ModelNew Beetlei8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$21,330$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-11,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$124,152
Total Invoice$19,988$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-10,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$114,619

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062015
ModelNew Beetlei8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,715$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,663

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062015
ModelNew Beetlei8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in110.2 in
Length161.1 in184.9 in
Width67.9 in76.5 in
Height59.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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