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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBolt EV
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $40,905
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $39,269
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Options (change) 375 375 375 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 0
Destination 770 770 770 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $34,280
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,509
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBolt EV
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6200hp E
TransmissionT6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$34,280
Adjustments for Features00-100-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$32,644
Adjustments for Features00-96-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$32,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatBolt EV
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Regeneration paddles   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Rear camera mirror   $200
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,655$5,755$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-395

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatBolt EV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in164.0 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.0 ft3

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