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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $38,115 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,700      
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Navigation system 1,565      
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505      
Heated front seats 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Options (change) 5,950 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,475 0 0 0
Destination 995 770 770 770
Total Price $47,195 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $44,585 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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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: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,730
Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,195$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3,61500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,580$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$44,585$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3,41500-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,170$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2019201220122012
Model3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$2,300$2,300$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,41500-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length185.7 in191.6 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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