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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: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 2,350 2,950      
Wood trim 0 0      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Sport Package 1,400        
Heated front seats 500 500      
HD radio 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Premium Package 2,140 2,685      
Wood trim 0 0      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640      
Sport Package 1,275        
Heated front seats 455 455      
HD radio 315 315      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 6,875 6,075 375 375 375
Options (change) 6,255 5,525 300 300 300
Destination 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $48,400 $57,300 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $44,705 $52,900 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,807
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,400$57,300$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,870-3,870-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$57,200$29,115$31,250$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$44,705$52,900$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-92-3,708-3,708-3,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,705$52,808$27,898$29,946$31,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,103$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$2,320$6,090$6,090$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,870$3,870$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-3,708-3,708-3,804

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
ModelZ4Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.2 in110.4 in
Length161.9 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height49.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 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 Volume9.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested85089%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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