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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $103,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $94,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelPassatPassatPassati8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $135,700
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $125,025
Giga World       2,000
Giga World       1,820
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,820
Destination 795 795 795 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $134,857
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $124,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,158
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelPassatPassatPassati8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,320$134,857
Adjustments for Features00-100-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,220$128,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$124,002
Adjustments for Features00-96-5,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,850$118,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year2013201320132014
ModelPassatPassatPassati8
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
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
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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$75 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,690$4,790$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-5,871

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year20132014
ModelPassati8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in184.9 in
Width72.2 in76.5 in
Height58.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft34.7 ft3

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