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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: $35,090 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $14,835 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $12,380 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,700 | 11,700 | 12,100 | 12,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,645 | 10,645 | 11,025 | 11,025 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $49,925 | $51,225 | $56,425 | $62,925 | $35,090 | $37,655 |
| Total Invoice | $46,065 | $47,260 | $52,060 | $58,040 | $33,685 | $36,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,830 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,376 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $49,925 | $51,225 | $56,425 | $62,925 | $35,090 | $37,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -875 | -2,050 | -145 | -245 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,925 | $49,775 | $55,550 | $60,875 | $34,945 | $37,410 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $5,775 | $11,100 | $0 | $2,465 |
| Total Invoice | $46,065 | $47,260 | $52,060 | $58,040 | $33,685 | $36,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,338 | -807 | -1,891 | -139 | -235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,065 | $45,922 | $51,253 | $56,149 | $33,546 | $35,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $143 | $0 | $5,331 | $10,227 | $0 | $2,364 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,830 | $6,280 | $5,705 | $6,880 | $4,975 | $5,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $875 | $2,050 | $145 | $245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,338 | -807 | -1,891 | -139 | -235 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| 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. | 3,231 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 328i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 20% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 83% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 83% |
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