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When comparing the 36,365 MSRP (incl 820 shipping) to the competition, you have to "normalize" for the fact that the US e-Golf is the loaded SEL model and includes many tangible and intangible features. Here's what I did for "normalizing" the BMW i3
i3 MSRP 42,400 MSRP Mega World (includes 950 shipping)
CCS charging 700
Heated seats 350
Parking Assist 1000
Metallic paint 550
Sub Total 45,000 * 1.08 tax = 48,600 versus 36,365 MSRP * 1.08 = 39,275
Net Difference 9,325
Unpriced e-Golf things est value:
Partial power seats 500
Leatherette seats 1000
SIRI radio 300
Total 46,800 * 1.08 = 50,544= versus 39,275
Final net difference 11,269
Additional qualitative plus: compact versus subcompact, 40% more cargo space, can see some of the hood, 2 full rear doors with electric windows, 5 passengers vs 4, more traditional look, 100 mile towing guarantee, 4 levels of braking regen vs one, ability to turn regen off, displays in dashboard versus on top of dash, touch screen
Possible minus: Battery not cooled, not as peppy, too conventional looking for some, not aluminum frame/carbon body, no REX option (but rex has weight/range penalty and lose heat pump}
One would have to do a similar normalization vs the LEAF, Fusion, MB B class, etc to really have all the factors for a buy decision
Ron
Ron
i3 MSRP 42,400 MSRP Mega World (includes 950 shipping)
CCS charging 700
Heated seats 350
Parking Assist 1000
Metallic paint 550
Sub Total 45,000 * 1.08 tax = 48,600 versus 36,365 MSRP * 1.08 = 39,275
Net Difference 9,325
Unpriced e-Golf things est value:
Partial power seats 500
Leatherette seats 1000
SIRI radio 300
Total 46,800 * 1.08 = 50,544= versus 39,275
Final net difference 11,269
Additional qualitative plus: compact versus subcompact, 40% more cargo space, can see some of the hood, 2 full rear doors with electric windows, 5 passengers vs 4, more traditional look, 100 mile towing guarantee, 4 levels of braking regen vs one, ability to turn regen off, displays in dashboard versus on top of dash, touch screen
Possible minus: Battery not cooled, not as peppy, too conventional looking for some, not aluminum frame/carbon body, no REX option (but rex has weight/range penalty and lose heat pump}
One would have to do a similar normalization vs the LEAF, Fusion, MB B class, etc to really have all the factors for a buy decision
Ron
Ron