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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: $29,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,967

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $7,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli3PassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $39,690 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Technology Package   2,500      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Technology Package   2,397      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,050 2,875 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,775 2,697 300 300 300
Destination 995 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $29,190 $30,490 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $35,960 $27,967 $29,213 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,670
Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli3PassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,945$29,190$30,490$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,750-4,000-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$27,440$28,740$28,190$31,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$750$3,650
Total Invoice$35,960$27,967$29,213$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,677-1,677-3,833-3,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$26,290$27,536$27,011$29,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,246$721$3,502

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017201720172017
Modeli3PassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Text dictation$50    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Digital instruments$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,615$6,615$8,865$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,750$4,000$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,677-1,677-3,833-3,929

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017
Modeli3Passat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length157.4 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height62.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested116569%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested277560%
Total Not Requested185040%

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