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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: $22,010

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,998

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $11,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,640 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,775 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350    
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
All-weather floor mats 130 235 235
Forward collision warning 250    
Navigation system 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326    
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
All-weather floor mats 121 185 185
Forward collision warning 233    
Options (change) 2,120 235 235
Options (change) 1,973 185 185
Destination 750 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $22,010 $32,735 $35,735
Total Invoice $19,998 $31,388 $34,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,010$32,735$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,820-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,010$24,915$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$19,998$31,388$34,265
Adjustments for Features0-7,498-7,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,998$23,890$26,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
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
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Tachometer $75$75
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,560$10,380$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,820$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,498-7,642

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,364 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 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
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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