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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: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4Passat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $29,950
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $27,513
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Wood trim 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Cold Weather Package 910 910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Wood trim 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,589
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Options (change) 9,395 7,495 7,050
Options (change) 8,550 6,820 6,386
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $55,970 $59,970 $37,630
Total Invoice $51,465 $55,165 $34,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,628
Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4Passat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$55,970$59,970$37,630
Adjustments for Features-4,685-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,285$55,485$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0
Total Invoice$51,465$55,165$34,529
Adjustments for Features-4,308-4,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,157$51,039$34,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,882$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092006
ModelZ4Z4Passat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer  $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
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,835$8,635$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,308-4,1260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelZ4Passat
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.7 in
Length166.9 in188.2 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested267586%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested465588%
Total Not Requested62512%

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