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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $30,353 $33,230
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Luxury Design 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Options (change) 10,250 10,250 10,250 8,500 0 0
Options (change) 9,430 9,430 9,430 7,820 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $52,995 $51,495 $52,844 $58,445 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $50,535 $48,540 $49,514 $55,020 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,877
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,995$51,495$52,844$58,445$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1,505-255-1,530-1,6550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,490$51,240$51,314$56,790$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,550$0$2,850
Total Invoice$50,535$48,540$49,514$55,020$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-1,435-240-1,434-1,5580-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,100$48,300$48,080$53,462$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$220$0$5,382$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$4,180$5,455$5,580$3,925$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$255$1,530$1,655$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,435-240-1,434-1,5580-144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length182.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
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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