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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,900 $41,300
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Premium Package       2,950  
Technology Package       1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Premium Package       2,685  
Technology Package       1,775 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 750 750 750 7,400 4,450
Options (change) 600 600 600 6,735 4,050
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $41,245 $49,595
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $38,630 $46,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,265
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$41,245$49,595
Adjustments for Features00-100-490-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,465$40,755$47,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$6,925
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$38,630$46,345
Adjustments for Features00-96-459-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,843$38,171$44,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$6,384

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat2-Series2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium228iM235i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$4,075$4,465$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$490$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-459-1,790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 lb.3,301 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 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested243076%
Total Not Requested77524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%

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