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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $14,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,253

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $13,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimPassion2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,690 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $13,662 $30,353 $33,230
Cruise control 280    
Tachometer 120    
Navigation system 1,290    
Comfort Package 925    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250    
Interior ambient lighting 190    
Cruise control 260    
Tachometer 112    
Navigation system 1,200    
Comfort Package 860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232    
Interior ambient lighting 177    
Options (change) 3,055 0 0
Options (change) 2,841 0 0
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $18,495 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $17,253 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,352
Model Year201220182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimPassion2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,495$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-8,955-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$23,545$26,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$17,253$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-8,598-8,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,253$22,605$25,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimPassion2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,085$11,040$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,955$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,598-8,741

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
ModelfortwoPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.5 in110.4 in
Length106.1 in191.6 in
Width61.4 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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