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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,422

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $27,513
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Sport Line       1,700 1,700    
Executive Package           4,300  
Sunroof           0  
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             5,250
Sport Package             300
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,589
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Sport Line       1,545 1,545    
Executive Package           3,915  
Sunroof           0  
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             4,797
Sport Package             274
Options (change) 10,150 8,725 8,725 8,625 8,625 5,425 7,350
Options (change) 9,235 7,940 7,940 7,845 7,845 4,940 6,660
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $44,095 $47,220 $48,720 $53,370 $59,770 $68,420 $37,930
Total Invoice $41,225 $44,115 $45,495 $49,770 $55,660 $63,655 $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: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$44,095$47,220$48,720$53,370$59,770$68,420$37,930
Adjustments for Features-965-1,065-2,515-1,640-2,815-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,130$46,155$46,205$51,730$56,955$65,530$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$3,075$8,600$13,825$22,400$0
Total Invoice$41,225$44,115$45,495$49,770$55,660$63,655$34,803
Adjustments for Features-902-995-2,349-1,529-2,621-2,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,323$43,120$43,146$48,241$53,039$60,966$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$2,823$7,918$12,716$20,643$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassat
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$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$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers$50    $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Heated second row seats$200    $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,230$4,680$3,805$4,980$5,055$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,065$2,515$1,640$2,815$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-902-995-2,349-1,529-2,621-2,6890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.7 in
Length182.5 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested456586%
Total Not Requested71514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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