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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
Model2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim228iM235iVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $33,597
Premium Package 2,950    
M Sport Package 2,500    
Technology Package 1,950 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 225
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
iPod integration     0
Rear spoiler     479
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 2,685    
M Sport Package 2,275    
Technology Package 1,775 1,775  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 199
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
iPod integration     0
Rear spoiler     310
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 10,800 4,450 2,504
Options (change) 9,830 4,050 2,098
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $44,645 $49,595 $39,244
Total Invoice $41,725 $46,345 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,597
Model Year201620162008
Model2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim228iM235iVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,645$49,595$39,244
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,780$47,180$39,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$41,725$46,345$36,385
Adjustments for Features-1,743-2,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,982$44,088$36,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,106$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162008
Model2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim228iM235iVR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,705$5,255$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,743-2,2570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
Model2-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.7 in
Length174.7 in188.2 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested248077%
Total Not Requested72523%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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