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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
iPod integration 400 400      
Rear seat pass-through 175 175      
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Premium Package 3,550 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
iPod integration 365 365      
Rear seat pass-through 160 160      
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Options (change) 8,720 7,320 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,935 6,660 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 770 770 770
Total Price $55,295 $59,795 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $50,850 $55,005 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,564
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,295$59,795$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-5,270-5,72000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,025$54,075$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$50,850$55,005$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-4,846-5,26200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,004$49,743$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,739$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,845$4,225$4,225$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$5,720$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,846-5,26200-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,242 lb.3,167 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

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252581%
Total Not Requested60019%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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