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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $101,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $93,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $135,700
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $125,025
Sport Package 5,450 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950 950  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Giga World     2,000
Sport Package 4,980 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839 839  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 8,200 6,780 2,000
Options (change) 7,408 6,109 1,820
Destination 640 640 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $33,020 $37,600 $134,857
Total Invoice $30,509 $34,746 $124,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,987
Model Year200720072014
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4280hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$33,020$37,600$134,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$36,360$127,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0
Total Invoice$30,509$34,746$124,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,146-6,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,509$33,600$117,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,091$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year200720072014
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear $125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,830$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,146-6,506

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072014
ModelPassati8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in110.2 in
Length188.2 in184.9 in
Width71.7 in76.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested307553%
Total Not Requested271547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested287560%
Total Not Requested190540%

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