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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: $22,710

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $15,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $14,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelJettai3i3
Trim1.8T SportBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,895 $44,450 $47,650
Base Invoice $20,059 $42,020 $44,995
Lighting Package 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Lighting Package 856    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Options (change) 995 700 700
Options (change) 856 645 645
Destination 820 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,710 $38,645 $41,845
Total Invoice $21,735 $36,160 $39,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,534
Model Year201620192019
ModelJettai3i3
Trim1.8T SportBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4168hp E168hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG129/106 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17155/70-19175/55-20
Total Price$22,710$38,645$41,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,710$35,555$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$21,735$36,160$39,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,891-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,735$33,269$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,976

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year201620192019
ModelJettai3i3
Trim1.8T SportBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Carbon fiber body structure $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,610$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,891-2,890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162019
ModelJettai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in101.2 in
Length183.3 in157.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,047 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
15.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.711.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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