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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: $30,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,894

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim328i335iKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $28,300
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $26,436
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
iPod integration 400 400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,990
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
iPod integration 365 365  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,758
Options (change) 5,120 5,120 1,990
Options (change) 4,655 4,655 1,758
Destination 775 775 700
Total Price $38,295 $44,795 $30,990
Total Invoice $35,240 $41,220 $28,894

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,518
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim328i335iKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$38,295$44,795$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,295$42,995$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0
Total Invoice$35,240$41,220$28,894
Adjustments for Features0-1,656-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,240$39,564$28,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim328i335iKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$2,055$3,855$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656-172

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.7 in
Length178.2 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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