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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: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $11,205 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $9,800 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | 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 | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 | $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 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 0 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 0 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 4,850 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 7,550 | 5,730 | 5,730 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 4,415 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $42,245 | $44,795 | $46,295 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Total Invoice | $39,540 | $41,905 | $43,285 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,490 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,131 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | 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 | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 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 | 255/40-18 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $42,245 | $44,795 | $46,295 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -715 | -465 | -1,915 | -1,415 | -2,590 | -3,640 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,530 | $44,330 | $44,380 | $48,730 | $53,955 | $64,205 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $2,850 | $7,200 | $12,425 | $22,675 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $39,540 | $41,905 | $43,285 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -669 | -435 | -1,790 | -1,322 | -2,415 | -3,387 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,871 | $41,470 | $41,495 | $45,513 | $50,310 | $59,743 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $2,624 | $6,642 | $11,439 | $20,872 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | 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 | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $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 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||||
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,340 | $3,090 | $4,540 | $4,040 | $5,215 | $6,265 | $2,625 | $2,625 | $2,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $715 | $465 | $1,915 | $1,415 | $2,590 | $3,640 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -669 | -435 | -1,790 | -1,322 | -2,415 | -3,387 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | 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 | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| 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 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
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