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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $110,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $101,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $134,040 $30,353 $33,230
Giga World 2,000    
Giga World 1,840    
Options (change) 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,840 0 0
Destination 995 850 850
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $133,082 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,246
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$142,602$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,852$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$133,082$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-1,6330-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,449$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
Modeli8PassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,515$6,765$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6330-144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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.3,275 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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