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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutani3
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $42,400
Base Invoice $42,465 $39,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 550
Options (change) 0 500
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,100 $36,445
Total Invoice $43,285 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $583
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutani3
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17155/70-19
Total Price$45,100$36,445
Adjustments for Features-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,445
Total Invoice$43,285$33,685
Adjustments for Features-9,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,268$33,685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutani3
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic 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 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$14,645$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutani3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in101.2 in
Length202.5 in157.4 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft311.8 ft3

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