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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Options (change) 8,025 6,325 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,300 5,755 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 795 795 795
Total Price $43,820 $49,620 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $40,485 $45,840 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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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: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,360
Model Year20122012201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,820$49,620$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features-165-1,11500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,655$48,505$31,220$33,710$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$40,485$45,840$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features-152-1,03000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,333$44,810$29,973$32,359$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,477$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201320132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.5L 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
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   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,665$2,550$2,550$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,115$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-152-1,03000-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,407 lb.3,167 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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