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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $35,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
Model3-SeriesPassatPassat
TrimM31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $57,720 $29,724 $32,601
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900    
Executive Package 4,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
LED headlights 1,900    
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730    
Executive Package 3,915    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
LED headlights 1,730    
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 8,650 375 375
Options (change) 7,875 300 300
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $71,645 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $66,590 $30,844 $33,721

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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: $38,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,533
Model Year201520172017
Model3-SeriesPassatPassat
TrimM31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$71,645$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features-1,3050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,340$32,190$35,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$66,590$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features-1,2130-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,377$30,844$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520172017
Model3-SeriesPassatPassat
TrimM31.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$5,155$3,850$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2130-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length182.5 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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