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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim230iM240iM22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $45,300 $53,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,045 $42,810 $50,435 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
M Sport Design 3,800          
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500        
Sunroof 900 0 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Wood trim   0        
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
M Sport Design 3,495          
Navigation system 1,565 1,565        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Heated front seats 460 460        
Sunroof 830 0 965      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Wood trim   0        
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 8,900 4,200 1,600 375 375 375
Options (change) 8,190 3,865 1,470 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 770 770 770
Total Price $44,695 $50,495 $56,095 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $42,230 $47,670 $52,900 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,192
Model Year201820182018201220122012
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim230iM240iM22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,695$50,495$56,095$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-3,490-3,840-2,76500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,205$46,655$53,330$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$12,125$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$42,230$47,670$52,900$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-3,298-3,625-2,60800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,932$44,045$50,292$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,113$11,360$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201220122012
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim230iM240iM22.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
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$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
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   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice recorder  $0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$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   $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,415$5,340$2,575$2,575$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$3,840$2,765$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,298-3,625-2,60800-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
Model2-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length174.7 in191.6 in
Width69.8 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested93036%
Total Not Requested165064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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