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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: $22,500

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,453

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $11,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive primeLuxVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,640 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,775 $29,222 $36,669
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350    
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
All-weather floor mats 130 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear 250    
Navigation system 1,290 1,800 1,800
JBL 240W 8 speakers 490    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326    
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
All-weather floor mats 121 145 145
Obstacle detection, rear 233    
Navigation system 1,200 1,589 1,589
JBL 240W 8 speakers 455    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Options (change) 2,610 2,210 2,210
Options (change) 2,428 1,933 1,933
Destination 750 690 690
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $22,500 $34,200 $42,100
Total Invoice $20,453 $31,845 $39,292

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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: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,709
Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive primeLuxVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine80hp I0 E200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,500$34,200$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,500$30,245$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$20,453$31,845$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-3,683-5,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,453$28,162$33,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,194

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoPassatPassat
TrimElectric Drive primeLuxVR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,710$6,665$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,683-5,936

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelfortwoPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase73.7 in106.7 in
Length106.1 in188.0 in
Width65.5 in71.7 in
Height61.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.861.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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