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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,815

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $102,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,585

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $94,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $136,500 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $126,260 $28,107 $33,597
Giga World 2,000    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Giga World 1,820    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,000 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 1,820 1,788 1,788
Destination 995 690 690
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $32,815 $38,765
Total Invoice $125,282 $30,585 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,844
Model Year201520082008
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 1180, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$135,702$32,815$38,765
Adjustments for Features-6,3400-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,362$32,815$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$125,282$30,585$36,075
Adjustments for Features-5,8530-656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,429$30,585$35,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,834

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520082008
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBaseLuxVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,040$4,700$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8530-656

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
Modeli8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.7 in
Length184.9 in188.2 in
Width76.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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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