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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassati3
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,727 $42,020
Navigation system 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Navigation system 1,758  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 1,990 1,700
Options (change) 1,758 1,565
Destination 700 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,380 $39,645
Total Invoice $30,185 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,889
Model Year20092018
ModelPassati3
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$32,380$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$37,500
Total Invoice$30,185$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$35,074

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092018
ModelPassati3
TrimKomfortBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,006

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,512 lb.2,961 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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