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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: $32,610

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $109,992

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $101,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $134,040 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Giga World 2,000      
Giga World 1,840      
Options (change) 2,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,840 0 0 0
Destination 995 820 820 820
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $32,610 $34,745 $36,815
Total Invoice $133,082 $31,306 $33,354 $35,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,844
Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp I4150hp 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)215/45-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$142,602$32,610$34,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features-5,28500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,317$32,610$34,745$36,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$133,082$31,306$33,354$35,339
Adjustments for Features-4,93200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,150$31,306$33,354$35,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201520152015
Modeli8PassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T 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 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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Rear air vents $100$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
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   
Text dictation$50   
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
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 seating surfaces $450$450$450
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$10,600$5,315$5,315$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,93200-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
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.3,173 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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