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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $113,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $104,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettai8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $140,700
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $130,125
Navigation Package 1,130        
Premium Package 1,440        
Navigation system       900  
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Navigation Package 1,084        
Premium Package 1,382        
Navigation system       864  
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $137,902
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $127,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,728
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettai8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465$137,902
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-10,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990$127,702
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$127,327
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-457-9,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940$117,909
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,759$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettai8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$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$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
7 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop    $150
Mid-engine configuration    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription    $150
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio $50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Voice recorder    $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 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$2,940$4,040$3,315$13,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-457-9,418

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122016
ModelJettai8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length182.2 in184.9 in
Width70.0 in76.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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