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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
Modeli3Passat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $29,950
Base Invoice $38,220 $27,513
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350  
Xenon HID headlights   950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320  
Xenon HID headlights   839
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 900 7,450
Options (change) 820 6,841
Destination 925 630
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,675 $38,030
Total Invoice $32,465 $34,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year20142006
Modeli3Passat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-17
Total Price$35,675$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$33,825
Total Invoice$32,465$34,984
Adjustments for Features0-3,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$31,116

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
Modeli3Passat
TrimBase3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,500$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,868

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
Modeli3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length157.4 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height62.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested117531%
Total Not Requested265569%

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