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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: $37,930 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $5,695 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $5,482 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 | $27,513 |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 1,800 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
| Sport Package | 300 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,589 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,150 | 8,525 | 8,675 | 8,675 | 7,350 |
| Options (change) | 9,235 | 7,760 | 7,895 | 7,895 | 6,660 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 630 |
| Total Price | $43,625 | $46,300 | $52,750 | $59,250 | $37,930 |
| Total Invoice | $40,285 | $42,765 | $48,700 | $54,680 | $34,803 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,122 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $43,625 | $46,300 | $52,750 | $59,250 | $37,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -390 | -590 | -2,015 | -2,090 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,235 | $45,710 | $50,735 | $57,160 | $37,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,475 | $7,500 | $13,925 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $40,285 | $42,765 | $48,700 | $54,680 | $34,803 |
| Adjustments for Features | -360 | -545 | -1,860 | -1,929 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,925 | $42,220 | $46,840 | $52,751 | $34,803 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,295 | $6,915 | $12,826 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,430 | $2,630 | $4,055 | $4,130 | $2,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $390 | $590 | $2,015 | $2,090 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -360 | -545 | -1,860 | -1,929 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| 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 | 3,361 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 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 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 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| 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 |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | 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
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 41% |
| 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 |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | 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 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4565 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 14% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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