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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelPassati3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,513 $42,020
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Tera World   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Tera World   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 7,050 4,300
Options (change) 6,386 3,955
Destination 630 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,630 $42,245
Total Invoice $34,529 $39,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year20062019
ModelPassati3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$37,630$42,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$41,025
Total Invoice$34,529$39,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,529$38,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
ModelPassati3
Trim3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062019
ModelPassati3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.211.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested337564%
Total Not Requested190536%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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