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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassat2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $34,800
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $33,045
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Driving Assistance Package     500
M Sport Design     3,800
Navigation system     1,700
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Apple CarPlay support     300
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof     900
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Driving Assistance Package     645
M Sport Design     3,495
Navigation system     1,565
Obstacle detection, rear     735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Apple CarPlay support     275
Heated front seats     460
Sunroof     830
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Options (change) 375 375 11,700
Options (change) 300 300 10,950
Destination 820 820 995
Total Price $32,190 $35,190 $47,495
Total Invoice $30,844 $33,721 $44,990

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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: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,862
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassat2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,190$35,190$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$35,090$46,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,844$33,721$44,990
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,844$33,625$43,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassat2-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium230i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,325$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,284

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,231 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
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 mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested98038%
Total Not Requested160062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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