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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim230iM240iM23.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $45,300 $53,500 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,045 $42,810 $50,435 $27,513
Convenience Tier 2,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Steering-linked headlights 800 800    
Premium Tier 2,250 2,250    
Sunroof   0 1,050  
Wood trim   0    
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Sport Package       300
Navigation system       1,800
Convenience Tier 2,025      
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Steering-linked headlights 735 735    
Premium Tier 2,070 2,070    
Sunroof   0 965  
Wood trim   0    
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Sport Package       274
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 8,050 5,850 1,600 7,350
Options (change) 7,405 5,380 1,470 6,660
Destination 995 995 995 630
Total Price $43,845 $52,145 $56,095 $37,930
Total Invoice $41,445 $49,185 $52,900 $34,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,461
Model Year2018201820182006
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim230iM240iM23.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18245/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$43,845$52,145$56,095$37,930
Adjustments for Features-3,365-4,090-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,480$48,055$54,430$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,575$13,950$0
Total Invoice$41,445$49,185$52,900$34,803
Adjustments for Features-3,181-3,858-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,264$45,327$51,330$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,063$13,066$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182006
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassat
Trim230iM240iM23.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation  $50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,505$5,080$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$4,090$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,181-3,858-1,5700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,412 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 230i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested153066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested426581%
Total Not Requested101519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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