BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013

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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: $31,720

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i335dM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
HD radio 350 350 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400 400 400      
Proximity key 500 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595      
Technology Package       3,250      
Leather seating surfaces       950      
Sunroof       1,050      
Rear spoiler       0 375 375 375
Cargo mat         125 125 125
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
HD radio 315 315 315 315      
iPod integration 365 365 365 365      
Proximity key 455 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540      
Technology Package       2,960      
Leather seating surfaces       865      
Sunroof       955      
Rear spoiler       0 300 300 300
Cargo mat         99 99 99
Options (change) 8,745 8,045 8,045 8,045 500 500 500
Options (change) 7,950 7,310 7,310 7,315 399 399 399
Destination 825 825 825 825 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $43,170 $49,170 $51,870 $65,020 $31,720 $34,210 $34,820
Total Invoice $39,865 $45,390 $47,805 $60,080 $30,372 $32,758 $33,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,814
Model Year2009200920092009201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i335dM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,170$49,170$51,870$65,020$31,720$34,210$34,820
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,600-1,100-335-335-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$48,520$50,270$63,920$31,385$33,875$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$7,100$20,750$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$39,865$45,390$47,805$60,080$30,372$32,758$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,475-1,016-321-321-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,865$44,790$46,330$59,064$30,051$32,437$32,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$6,465$19,199$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092009201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i335dM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats    $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
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, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,140$4,090$3,590$2,825$2,825$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,600$1,100$335$335$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-1,475-1,016-321-321-417

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,341 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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