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BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,219

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $36,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $33,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassat
Trim740i750iAlpina B7VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,000 $84,300 $122,600 $36,050
Base Invoice $65,500 $77,735 $112,970 $33,597
Cold Weather Package 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350    
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Rear spoiler       479
Navigation system       1,800
Adaptive cruise control       975
Cold Weather Package 1,090      
Sunshade, rear, power 910 910    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320    
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Rear spoiler       310
Navigation system       1,589
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 4,600 3,750 2,400 3,479
Options (change) 4,135 3,365 2,185 2,959
Destination 895 895 895 690
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $76,495 $89,945 $126,895 $40,219
Total Invoice $70,530 $82,995 $117,050 $37,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,743
Model Year2012201220122008
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassat
Trim740i750iAlpina B7VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$76,495$89,945$126,895$40,219
Adjustments for Features-3,840-4,640-9,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,655$85,305$117,805$40,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$45,150$0
Total Invoice$70,530$82,995$117,050$37,246
Adjustments for Features-3,541-4,281-8,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,989$78,714$108,665$37,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,725$41,676$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122008
Model7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassat
Trim740i750iAlpina B7VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Ski sack$50 $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,305$12,755$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$4,640$9,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,541-4,281-8,3850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
Model7-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in106.7 in
Length199.8 in188.2 in
Width74.9 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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