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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $28,755
Base Invoice $42,020 $26,861
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system   1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 1,700 1,990
Options (change) 1,565 1,758
Destination 995 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $31,495
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,009
Model Year20172010
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E200hp I4
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-17
Total Price$39,645$31,495
Adjustments for Features-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,825$31,495
Total Invoice$37,080$29,369
Adjustments for Features-1,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,378$29,369

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172010
Modeli3Passat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
33 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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,025$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172010
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,513 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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