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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,935 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE | |||||
| Difference: $11,060 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,492 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE | |||||
| Difference: $9,748 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | i3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,280 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 | $44,450 |
| Base Invoice | $25,203 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 | $42,020 |
| Technology Package | 2,130 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,095 | 1,095 | |||
| Floor mats | 235 | 235 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,042 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 942 | 942 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | 185 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | ||||
| Sunroof | 920 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,835 | 1,705 | 375 | 375 | 4,050 |
| Options (change) | 3,469 | 1,427 | 300 | 300 | 3,725 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $30,935 | $33,020 | $35,465 | $38,030 | $41,995 |
| Total Invoice | $29,492 | $31,492 | $33,985 | $36,445 | $39,240 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,739 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | i3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | S6 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $30,935 | $33,020 | $35,465 | $38,030 | $41,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,800 | -2,910 | -3,010 | -10 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,935 | $31,220 | $32,555 | $35,020 | $41,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $285 | $1,620 | $4,085 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,492 | $31,492 | $33,985 | $36,445 | $39,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,717 | -2,789 | -2,885 | -9 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,492 | $29,775 | $31,196 | $33,560 | $39,231 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $283 | $1,704 | $4,068 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | i3 |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,105 | $6,905 | $8,015 | $8,115 | $5,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,800 | $2,910 | $3,010 | $10 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,717 | -2,789 | -2,885 | -9 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Model | Passat | i3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 2,962 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 69% |
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