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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: $30,630

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelJettai3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,545 $42,400
Base Invoice $28,362 $39,690
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 235 550
Options (change) 185 500
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,630 $36,445
Total Invoice $29,397 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,277
Model Year20182015
ModelJettai3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$30,630$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$36,445
Total Invoice$29,397$33,685
Adjustments for Features-9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,408$33,685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182015
ModelJettai3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
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
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,208 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
15.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.711.8 ft3

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