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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $35,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cold Weather Package 1,200            
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350        
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates         375 375 375
Cold Weather Package 1,090            
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320        
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates         300 300 300
Options (change) 1,200 350 350 0 750 750 750
Options (change) 1,090 320 320 0 600 600 600
Destination 895 895 895 895 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $73,095 $86,545 $98,245 $124,495 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $67,485 $79,950 $90,635 $114,865 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,326
Model Year2012201220122012201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$73,095$86,545$98,245$124,495$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features-2,440-3,240-5,490-8,14000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,655$83,305$92,755$116,355$33,360$35,495$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$22,100$45,700$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$67,485$79,950$90,635$114,865$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features-2,253-2,993-5,065-7,51000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,232$76,957$85,570$107,355$31,906$33,954$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,725$20,338$42,123$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122012201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100   
Power door closers  $300$300   
Power trunk closer  $350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
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$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack$50 $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200    
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD changer, remote   $200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Massage, driver seat   $100   
Massage, passenger seat   $100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$7,490$9,740$12,390$4,250$4,250$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$3,240$5,490$8,140$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,253-2,993-5,065-7,51000-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
Model7-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.4 in
Length199.8 in191.6 in
Width74.9 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft315.9 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%

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