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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $109,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $99,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetlei8
TrimR-LineGSRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $140,700
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $130,125
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Giga World     2,000
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 5,300 0 2,000
Options (change) 5,088 0 1,820
Destination 820 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $139,902
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,923
Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetlei8
TrimR-LineGSRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$31,115$30,790$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$131,372
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$121,273
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year201420142016
ModelBeetleBeetlei8
TrimR-LineGSRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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 warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $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
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,685$3,935$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year20142016
ModelBeetlei8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in110.2 in
Length168.4 in184.9 in
Width71.2 in76.5 in
Height58.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested275059%
Total Not Requested187541%

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