BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2014

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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: $32,240

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium Package 2,900 2,200      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Proximity key 500 500      
Cargo mat     125 125 125
Premium Package 2,640 2,000      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Navigation system 1,820 1,820      
Proximity key 455 455      
Cargo mat     99 99 99
Options (change) 7,445 6,745 125 125 125
Options (change) 6,770 6,130 99 99 99
Destination 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $39,040 $44,040 $32,240 $34,340 $35,210
Total Invoice $35,765 $40,310 $30,930 $32,945 $33,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,890
Model Year20062006201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,040$44,040$32,240$34,340$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,100-1,100-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,040$43,140$31,140$33,240$34,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$35,765$40,310$30,930$32,945$33,779
Adjustments for Features0-824-1,055-1,055-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,765$39,486$29,875$31,890$32,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,721$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,615$2,815$2,815$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,100$1,100$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-1,055-1,055-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length178.2 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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