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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $12,275 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,509 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $11,321 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $24,180 | $30,180 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $22,461 | $27,997 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | 950 | ||
| Sport Package | 5,450 | 4,030 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | 839 | ||
| Sport Package | 4,980 | 3,681 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,589 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,500 | 8,650 | 8,200 | 6,780 |
| Options (change) | 8,645 | 7,890 | 7,408 | 6,109 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 640 | 640 |
| Total Price | $45,295 | $51,945 | $33,020 | $37,600 |
| Total Invoice | $41,830 | $47,975 | $30,509 | $34,746 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,516 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 200hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,295 | $51,945 | $33,020 | $37,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,955 | -1,680 | 0 | -1,240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,340 | $50,265 | $33,020 | $36,360 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,925 | $0 | $3,340 |
| Total Invoice | $41,830 | $47,975 | $30,509 | $34,746 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,805 | -1,552 | 0 | -1,146 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,025 | $46,423 | $30,509 | $33,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,398 | $0 | $3,091 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 2.0T | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,805 | $2,530 | $850 | $2,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,955 | $1,680 | $0 | $1,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,805 | -1,552 | 0 | -1,146 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,407 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 14% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4765 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 18% |
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