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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 8-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 8-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,765

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S   
Difference: $92,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,945

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S   
Difference: $85,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat8-Series
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $111,900
Base Invoice $19,175 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $104,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 995
Total Price $20,765 $24,495 $26,765 $29,765 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $112,895
Total Invoice $19,945 $23,522 $25,699 $28,576 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $105,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 8-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,152
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat8-Series
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6523hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6S6T6T6S6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/35-20
Total Price$20,765$24,495$26,765$29,765$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720$112,895
Adjustments for Features-3,495-5,440-5,590-7,790-8,580-10,655-10,655-10,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,270$19,055$21,175$21,975$20,585$20,010$22,310$22,965$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,905$4,705$3,315$2,740$5,040$5,695$0
Total Invoice$19,945$23,522$25,699$28,576$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370$105,740
Adjustments for Features-3,357-5,224-5,367-7,479-8,237-10,229-10,229-10,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,588$18,298$20,332$21,097$19,763$19,211$21,417$22,046$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$3,744$4,509$3,175$2,623$4,829$5,458$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220122019
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat8-Series
Trim2.5L S2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM850i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0       
6-speed manual  $150      
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD        $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key     $250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Remote start     $150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75 
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325     
CD player$125   $125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights   $125 $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats    $75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,495$8,440$8,590$10,790$11,580$13,655$13,655$13,755$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$5,440$5,590$7,790$8,580$10,655$10,655$10,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,357-5,224-5,367-7,479-8,237-10,229-10,229-10,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20122019
ModelPassat8-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in111.1 in
Length191.6 in191.2 in
Width72.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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