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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $111,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $103,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $134,040 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Giga World 2,000      
Giga World 1,840      
Options (change) 2,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,840 0 0 0
Destination 995 795 795 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $133,082 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,197
Model Year2017201320132013
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$142,602$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features-6,33500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,267$31,220$33,710$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$133,082$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features-5,91200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,170$29,973$32,359$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201320132013
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
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   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
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$75
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
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   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$11,025$4,690$4,690$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,335$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,91200-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172013
Modeli8Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length184.9 in191.6 in
Width76.5 in72.2 in
Height50.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.9 ft3

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