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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,703

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,550 $29,950
Base Invoice $47,690 $27,513
Navigation system 1,950 1,800
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
AWD   1,950
Navigation system 1,795 1,589
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 5,550 9,300
Options (change) 5,110 8,560
Destination 995 630
Total Price $57,095 $39,880
Total Invoice $53,795 $36,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,414
Model Year20172006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$57,095$39,880
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,130$39,880
Total Invoice$53,795$36,703
Adjustments for Features-4,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,117$36,703

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,255$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.7 in
Length190.0 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height59.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested067%
Total Not Requested033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested411578%
Total Not Requested116522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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