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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelJettai3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $44,450
Base Invoice $20,539 $42,020
Sunroof 900 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof 864 920
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,000 1,700
Options (change) 1,920 1,565
Destination 770 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,165 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,229 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,732
Model Year20112017
ModelJettai3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$24,165$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$36,310
Total Invoice$23,229$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$33,961

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelJettai3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $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
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelJettai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in101.2 in
Length182.2 in157.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.511.8 ft3

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