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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: $26,965

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $6,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassati3
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $41,350
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $38,220
Navigation system 1,170   1,600          
Sunroof 800              
Floor mats 125 125 125          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)               550
Heated front seats               350
Navigation system 1,121   1,535          
Sunroof 767              
Floor mats 99 99 99          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)               500
Heated front seats               320
Options (change) 2,470 500 2,100 375 375 375 375 900
Options (change) 2,287 399 1,934 300 300 300 300 820
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,965 $27,265 $31,865 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $35,675
Total Invoice $25,809 $26,098 $30,510 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,271
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassati3
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$26,965$27,265$31,865$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$35,675
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-2,650-2,915-4,990-4,990-5,090-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,765$27,265$29,215$26,625$26,050$28,350$29,005$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,450$860$285$2,585$3,240$0
Total Invoice$25,809$26,098$30,510$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$32,465
Adjustments for Features-1,1490-2,537-2,793-4,781-4,781-4,877-2,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,660$26,098$27,973$25,507$24,959$27,165$27,793$29,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$3,313$847$299$2,505$3,133$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassati3
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
1-speed automatic       $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD       $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote app       $25
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter       $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump       $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers       $175
Rear wiper       $175
Residual heat       $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack       $0
7.2 kW onboard charger       $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure       $0
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325      
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50 $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for external devices       $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror       $75
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Digital instruments       $0
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25
LED headlights       $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,415$2,215$4,865$5,130$7,205$7,205$7,305$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$2,650$2,915$4,990$4,990$5,090$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1490-2,537-2,793-4,781-4,781-4,877-2,534

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
ModelPassati3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in157.4 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.911.8 ft3

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

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