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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950      
Shadow Sport Design   600          
Obstacle detection, rear   750          
Sunroof       0      
Wood trim       0      
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Heated front seats 460 460 460        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875      
Shadow Sport Design   550          
Obstacle detection, rear   690          
Sunroof       0      
Wood trim       0      
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 5,950 7,300 4,200 1,500 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,475 6,715 3,865 1,380 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,195 $48,844 $59,895 $72,395 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,005
Model Year2021202120212021201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,195$48,844$59,895$72,395$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-3,165-3,690-3,415-3,26500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,030$45,154$56,480$69,130$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$11,450$24,100$0$2,490$3,000

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2021202120212021201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim330i330eM340iM32.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
8 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
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, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,365$6,090$5,940$2,675$2,675$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$3,690$3,415$3,265$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-425-280-277-10700-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212013
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 audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

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