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BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,215 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE | |||||||
| Difference: $9,230 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,052 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE | |||||||
| Difference: $7,633 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | i3 | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | 2.5L SE | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,400 | $23,945 | $24,775 | $26,675 | $31,295 | $33,395 | $34,265 |
| Base Invoice | $39,690 | $22,963 | $23,760 | $25,582 | $30,011 | $32,026 | $32,860 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Navigation system | 1,150 | 1,200 | |||||
| Sunroof | 800 | 820 | 900 | ||||
| Navigation Package | 1,700 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 99 | 99 | 99 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Navigation system | 1,103 | 1,151 | |||||
| Sunroof | 767 | 785 | 862 | ||||
| Navigation Package | 1,630 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 550 | 2,450 | 2,520 | 3,100 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 500 | 2,269 | 2,335 | 2,891 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 995 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $27,215 | $28,115 | $30,595 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $26,052 | $26,915 | $29,293 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | i3 | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | 2.5L SE | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 168hp E | 170hp I5 | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A1 | M5 | M5 | M6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,445 | $27,215 | $28,115 | $30,595 | $32,490 | $34,590 | $35,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,685 | 0 | 0 | -400 | -3,890 | -3,890 | -3,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,760 | $27,215 | $28,115 | $30,195 | $28,600 | $30,700 | $31,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $900 | $2,980 | $1,385 | $3,485 | $4,255 |
| Total Invoice | $33,685 | $26,052 | $26,915 | $29,293 | $31,131 | $33,146 | $33,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,557 | 0 | 0 | -383 | -3,727 | -3,728 | -3,823 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,128 | $26,052 | $26,915 | $28,910 | $27,404 | $29,418 | $30,157 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $863 | $2,858 | $1,352 | $3,366 | $4,105 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | i3 | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | 2.5L SE | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,175 | $3,490 | $3,490 | $3,890 | $7,380 | $7,380 | $7,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,685 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $3,890 | $3,890 | $3,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,557 | 0 | 0 | -383 | -3,727 | -3,728 | -3,823 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | i3 | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
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