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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: $25,690

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,633

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelJettaJettai3
TrimSELSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $44,450
Base Invoice $22,507 $23,813 $42,020
Rear spoiler 375 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Rear spoiler 300 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 1,475 375 1,700
Options (change) 1,356 300 1,565
Destination 770 770 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,690 $25,950 $39,645
Total Invoice $24,633 $24,883 $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: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,702
Model Year201220122019
ModelJettaJettai3
TrimSELSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$25,690$25,950$39,645
Adjustments for Features00-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$25,950$36,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$24,633$24,883$37,080
Adjustments for Features00-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,633$24,883$34,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122019
ModelJettaJettai3
TrimSELSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$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$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,790$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,745

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,082 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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