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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 2,350 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sport Package 1,400      
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Package 2,140 2,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640    
Sport Package 1,275      
Wood trim 0 0    
Options (change) 6,875 6,075 0 0
Options (change) 6,255 5,525 0 0
Destination 825 825 820 820
Total Price $48,400 $57,300 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $44,705 $52,900 $30,544 $33,421

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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: $23,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,742
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6330hp I6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,400$57,300$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-100-6,855-6,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$57,200$24,960$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$2,900
Total Invoice$44,705$52,900$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-92-6,581-6,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,705$52,808$23,963$26,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,103$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
Trim3.0siM Coupe1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
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
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$2,145$2,245$9,000$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$6,855$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-6,581-6,677

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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.3,231 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 headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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