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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Sport Line   1,700    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475    
Sport Line   1,545    
Options (change) 12,950 12,550 0 0
Options (change) 11,790 11,445 0 0
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $48,745 $55,845 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $44,975 $51,530 $31,203 $34,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,351
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,745$55,845$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,645-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,745$55,370$30,855$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$2,850
Total Invoice$44,975$51,530$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-438-1,579-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,975$51,092$29,624$32,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,117$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i335i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,880$5,050$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,645$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-1,579-1,723

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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 liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested325086%
Total Not Requested55014%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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