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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,400 $39,200
Base Invoice $39,690 $36,669
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 550 2,025
Options (change) 500 1,788
Destination 995 690
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $41,915
Total Invoice $33,685 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,325
Model Year20162008
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18
Total Price$36,445$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$37,485
Total Invoice$33,685$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-4,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$35,010

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
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 player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
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 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,137

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
Modeli3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length157.4 in188.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height62.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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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