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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelJettai3
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $42,400
Base Invoice $22,795 $39,690
Navigation system 900  
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 864  
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,425 550
Options (change) 4,188 500
Destination 770 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,940 $36,445
Total Invoice $27,753 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year20122016
ModelJettai3
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$28,940$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$35,110
Total Invoice$27,753$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$32,451

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122016
ModelJettai3
TrimGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
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
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
Compass$0 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,157 lb.2,634 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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