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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: $40,525

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,507

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192007
Model3-SeriesPassat
Trim330i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $30,180
Base Invoice $38,115 $27,997
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Navigation system 1,700 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
AWD 2,000 1,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Sport Package   4,030
Adaptive cruise control   975
Xenon HID headlights   950
iPod integration   0
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Navigation system 1,565 1,589
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
AWD 1,860 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Sport Package   3,681
Adaptive cruise control   861
Xenon HID headlights   839
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 9,725 9,705
Options (change) 8,970 8,870
Destination 995 640
Total Price $50,970 $40,525
Total Invoice $48,080 $37,507

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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: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,644
Model Year20192007
Model3-SeriesPassat
Trim330i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,970$40,525
Adjustments for Features-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,805$40,525
Total Invoice$48,080$37,507
Adjustments for Features-3,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,151$37,507

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192007
Model3-SeriesPassat
Trim330i3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,980$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192007
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length185.7 in188.2 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested054%
Total Not Requested046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested356575%
Total Not Requested121525%

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