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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: $27,655

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $106,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $96,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelJettaJettai8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $136,500
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $126,260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185 185  
Options (change) 560 235 0
Options (change) 455 185 0
Destination 850 850 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $27,655 $30,630 $133,702
Total Invoice $26,500 $29,397 $123,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,753
Model Year201820182015
ModelJettaJettai8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4210hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$27,655$30,630$133,702
Adjustments for Features-5000-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,155$30,630$127,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0
Total Invoice$26,500$29,397$123,462
Adjustments for Features-4790-5,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,021$29,397$117,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,376$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Model Year201820182015
ModelJettaJettai8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Fog lights$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,855$5,355$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-4790-5,688

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182015
ModelJettai8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length183.3 in184.9 in
Width70.0 in76.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 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 Volume15.7 ft34.7 ft3

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