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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201520152015
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim430i440iM41.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 2,300 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950      
Luxury Package   1,450        
Sunroof     0      
Wood trim     0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375 375
Premium Package 2,115 1,840        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335   875      
Luxury Package   1,335        
Sunroof     0      
Wood trim     0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates       300 300 300
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 1,500 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 1,380 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $48,595 $54,695 $70,195 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $45,900 $51,575 $66,015 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,824
Model Year201820182018201520152015
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim430i440iM41.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,595$54,695$70,195$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features-2,615-2,890-2,11500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,980$51,805$68,080$32,985$35,120$37,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$22,100$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$45,900$51,575$66,015$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features-2,470-2,725-1,98900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$48,850$64,026$31,606$33,654$35,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,420$20,596$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201520152015
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim430i440iM41.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound $250$250   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$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$6,140$6,415$5,640$3,525$3,525$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$2,890$2,115$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,470-2,725-1,98900-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
Model4-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length182.6 in191.6 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height54.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86554%
Total Not Requested75046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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