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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: $33,110

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $8,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072019
ModelPassatPassati3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,320 $31,370 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,513 $29,095 $42,020
Package #2 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 950 950  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration 0 0  
Luxury #1 Package   3,250  
Tera World     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Package #2 4,019    
Xenon HID headlights 839 839  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
iPod integration 0 0  
Luxury #1 Package   2,970  
Tera World     2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 7,150 6,000 4,300
Options (change) 6,447 5,398 3,955
Destination 640 640 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,110 $38,010 $42,245
Total Invoice $30,600 $35,133 $39,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,805
Model Year200720072019
ModelPassatPassati3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$33,110$38,010$42,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,110$36,895$40,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0
Total Invoice$30,600$35,133$39,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,031-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,600$34,102$37,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,502$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year200720072019
ModelPassatPassati3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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$75 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$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$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,880$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,031-2,065

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072019
ModelPassati3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.0 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height59.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested357574%
Total Not Requested126526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested247567%
Total Not Requested123033%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

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

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