BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2016 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,320

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Cargo net 60 60 60 100 100
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Cargo net 53 53 53 80 80
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Options (change) 5,710 4,460 4,460 100 100
Options (change) 5,203 4,063 4,063 80 80
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $56,405 $62,955 $71,805 $32,600 $35,600
Total Invoice $52,603 $58,638 $66,778 $31,283 $34,160

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW Z4 dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,842
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,405$62,955$71,805$32,600$35,600
Adjustments for Features-1,585-3,185-3,9350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,820$59,770$67,870$32,600$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0$2,850
Total Invoice$52,603$58,638$66,778$31,283$34,160
Adjustments for Features-1,478-2,967-3,6600-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,125$55,671$63,118$31,283$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,546$11,993$0$2,733

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelZ4Z4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,935$11,535$12,285$8,350$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$3,185$3,935$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,478-2,967-3,6600-144

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Passat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in110.4 in
Length166.9 in191.6 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height50.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.