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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Navigation system       1,700 1,700  
M Sport Design       3,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500  
Sunroof       900 0 1,050
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450  
Wood trim         0  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Navigation system       1,565 1,565  
M Sport Design       3,495    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Heated front seats       460 460  
Sunroof       830 0 965
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 375 375 375 8,900 4,200 1,600
Options (change) 300 300 300 8,190 3,865 1,470
Destination 770 770 770 995 995 995
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $44,695 $50,495 $56,095
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $42,230 $47,670 $52,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,192
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$44,695$50,495$56,095
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,490-3,840-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$41,205$46,655$53,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$5,450$12,125
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$42,230$47,670$52,900
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,298-3,625-2,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$38,932$44,045$50,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$5,113$11,360

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Text dictation     $50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,575$2,675$6,065$6,415$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,490$3,840$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,298-3,625-2,608

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelPassat2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in105.9 in
Length191.6 in174.7 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested93036%
Total Not Requested165064%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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