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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: $20,440

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $12,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,063

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $12,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelfortwofortwoPassatPassat
Trimpassionprime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,140 $17,490 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $15,010 $16,266 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,290 1,290    
Edition #1 Package 1,200      
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100    
Forward collision warning 250 250    
Heated front seats 240      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Interior ambient lighting 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   350    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Edition #1 Package 1,116      
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93    
Forward collision warning 233 233    
Heated front seats 223      
Obstacle detection, rear 298 298    
Interior ambient lighting 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   326    
Options (change) 3,550 2,310 0 0
Options (change) 3,303 2,150 0 0
Destination 750 750 850 850
Total Price $20,440 $20,550 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $19,063 $19,166 $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: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelfortwofortwoPassatPassat
Trimpassionprime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine89hp I389hp I3174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/50-16165/65-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,440$20,550$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1000-8,930-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,340$20,550$23,570$26,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,850
Total Invoice$19,063$19,166$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-930-8,574-8,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,970$19,166$22,629$25,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$196$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelfortwofortwoPassatPassat
Trimpassionprime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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$175  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300  
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$150  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,285$2,185$11,115$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$8,930$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-8,574-8,717

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelfortwoPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.7 in110.4 in
Length106.1 in191.6 in
Width65.5 in72.2 in
Height61.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight1,985 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 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 Volume7.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Edition #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Two-tone paint0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
185/50R16 tires200No
205/45R16 tires200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo prime

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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