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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,700 $35,995
Base Invoice $47,830 $34,519
Navigation system 1,700  
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Navigation system 1,565  
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 4,200 750
Options (change) 3,865 600
Destination 995 820
Total Price $55,895 $37,565
Total Invoice $52,690 $35,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,576
Model Year20182015
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,895$37,565
Adjustments for Features-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,405$37,565
Total Invoice$52,690$35,939
Adjustments for Features-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,515$35,939

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

Model Year20182015
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Trim340iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,865$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1750

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

Model Year20182015
Model3-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in110.4 in
Length190.0 in191.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height59.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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