| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $30,665 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $11,310 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $9,345 | ||||||||
|
|
||||||||
Calculate Payments |
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,750 | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $30,310 | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,550 | 5,730 | 5,730 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $41,975 | $44,525 | $45,825 | $49,725 | $56,225 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Total Invoice | $38,785 | $41,150 | $42,345 | $45,945 | $51,925 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
|
|
||||||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,430 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $41,975 | $44,525 | $45,825 | $49,725 | $56,225 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -990 | -740 | -2,190 | -1,690 | -2,865 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,985 | $43,785 | $43,635 | $48,035 | $53,360 | $30,665 | $32,965 | $33,620 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $2,650 | $7,050 | $12,375 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $38,785 | $41,150 | $42,345 | $45,945 | $51,925 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -915 | -684 | -2,024 | -1,562 | -2,646 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,870 | $40,466 | $40,321 | $44,383 | $49,279 | $29,440 | $31,646 | $32,274 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,596 | $2,451 | $6,513 | $11,409 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,290 | $3,040 | $4,490 | $3,990 | $5,165 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $990 | $740 | $2,190 | $1,690 | $2,865 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -915 | -684 | -2,024 | -1,562 | -2,646 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| 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 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
