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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,558

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelZ4Z4Passat
Trim3.0siM CoupeVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,400 $50,100 $39,200
Base Invoice $37,170 $46,090 $36,669
Premium Package 2,250 2,850  
Sport Package 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 225
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Wood trim 0 0  
Premium Package 2,050 2,595  
Sport Package 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 199
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,589
Wood trim 0 0  
Options (change) 6,325 5,625 2,025
Options (change) 5,760 5,120 1,788
Destination 775 775 690
Total Price $47,500 $56,500 $41,915
Total Invoice $43,705 $51,985 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,947
Model Year200720072008
ModelZ4Z4Passat
Trim3.0siM CoupeVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6330hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,500$56,500$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,500$56,400$36,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,900$0
Total Invoice$43,705$51,985$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-92-5,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,705$51,893$33,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,188$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072008
ModelZ4Z4Passat
Trim3.0siM CoupeVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,695$1,795$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-5,389

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelZ4Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.2 in106.7 in
Length161.9 in188.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height49.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.261.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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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