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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: $49,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $45,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,500 $84,900 $89,100 $92,500 $94,600 $153,800 $137,000 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $76,475 $79,605 $83,545 $86,675 $88,660 $143,715 $128,090 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Temporary spare tire 150 150   150 150          
Fog lights   0   0            
Rear spoiler               375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates               375 375 375
Temporary spare tire 140 140   140 140          
Fog lights   0   0            
Rear spoiler               300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates               300 300 300
Options (change) 150 150 0 150 150 0 0 750 750 750
Options (change) 140 140 0 140 140 0 0 600 600 600
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $82,645 $86,045 $85,427 $88,977 $95,745 $156,495 $137,995 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $77,610 $80,740 $79,872 $83,142 $89,795 $146,410 $129,085 $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: $42,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,210
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$82,645$86,045$85,427$88,977$95,745$156,495$137,995$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features-6,915-6,915-8,665-8,915-8,015-19,015-15,24000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,730$79,130$76,762$80,062$87,730$137,480$122,755$33,360$35,495$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$1,032$4,332$12,000$61,750$47,025$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$77,610$80,740$79,872$83,142$89,795$146,410$129,085$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features-6,494-6,489-8,102-8,330-7,517-17,790-14,25600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,116$74,251$71,770$74,812$82,278$128,620$114,829$31,906$33,954$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$654$3,696$11,162$57,504$43,713$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750iM760iAlpina B71.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100  
6-speed automated manual        $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0     
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700   
FWD       $0$0$0
Accessories 
Display key$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel     $100$100   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote climate control  $25$25      
Remote start       $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system     $500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras     $500    
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200    
Blind spot warning system     $200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning     $200    
Hill descent control  $250$250 $250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning     $200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Pedestrian detection     $50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports       $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder       $25$25$25
Ski sack     $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Electric A/C (optional)  $0$0      
Electric heater (optional)  $0$0      
Rear air vents       $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0$0      
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500    
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0      
Bodyside moldings       $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows     $200    
Laminated rear side windows     $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof       $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support     $100    
CD changer, in-dash       $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration       $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio       $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot       $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 $0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting       $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0$0   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200    
Door sill trim plates$100$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$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Massage, driver seat     $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150    
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces       $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500   
Active steering     $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$12,165$12,165$13,915$14,165$13,265$24,265$20,490$5,250$5,250$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,915$6,915$8,665$8,915$8,015$19,015$15,240$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,494-6,489-8,102-8,330-7,517-17,790-14,25600-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
Model7-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.4 in110.4 in
Length206.6 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.2 ft315.9 ft3

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