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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i328d330e340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230      
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 11,550 9,100 0 0
Options (change) 10,510 10,510 10,510 8,280 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $50,895 $52,395 $52,244 $55,895 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $47,465 $48,845 $48,389 $52,090 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,182
Model Year201620162016201620182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i328d330e340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,895$52,395$52,244$55,895$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,330-2,355-1,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,665$50,065$49,889$54,815$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0$2,850
Total Invoice$47,465$48,845$48,389$52,090$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-2,080-2,172-2,181-1,0060-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,385$46,673$46,208$51,084$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,288$823$5,699$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim328i328d330e340i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$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  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$6,055$6,080$4,805$3,725$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,330$2,355$1,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,080-2,172-2,181-1,0060-144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,275 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 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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