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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $109,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $101,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelBeetlei8
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,550 $143,400
Base Invoice $31,249 $134,040
Giga World   2,000
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $33,370 $142,602
Total Invoice $32,069 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,015
Model Year20172017
ModelBeetlei8
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$33,370$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$137,247
Total Invoice$32,069$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$128,084

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
ModelBeetlei8
TrimR-Line SELBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 
Total Value of Features$5,185$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,998

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,019 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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