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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $110,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $102,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $143,400
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $134,040
Giga World     2,000
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 1,840
Destination 820 820 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $142,602
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,578
Model Year201720172017
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$31,815$34,815$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,715$140,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,544$33,325$131,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year201720172017
ModelPassatPassati8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,415$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,231 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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