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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: $31,145

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,802

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE   
Difference: $10,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $42,020 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700      
Sunroof 1,000      
Technology Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Park Assistant Package 920      
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645      
Sunroof 920      
Technology Package   3,165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,050 4,000 375 375
Options (change) 4,645 3,735 300 300
Destination 995 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $42,995 $31,145 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $40,160 $29,802 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,961
Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,995$31,145$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,600-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$31,145$30,275$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0$2,850
Total Invoice$40,160$29,802$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1870-2,491-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,973$29,802$29,012$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201820182018
Modeli3PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
33 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
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0  
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,265$7,865$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,600$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-2,491-2,635

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,275 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

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 2.0T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232558%
Total Not Requested165042%

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