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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: $23,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 3,900 2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Rear seat pass-through 175 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Premium Package 3,550 2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455    
Rear seat pass-through 160 160    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Options (change) 9,070 7,670 0 0
Options (change) 8,255 6,980 0 0
Destination 825 825 820 820
Total Price $55,645 $60,145 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $51,170 $55,325 $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: $22,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,651
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,645$60,145$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,5100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,585$58,635$31,815$34,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$2,900
Total Invoice$51,170$55,325$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features-975-1,3890-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,195$53,936$30,544$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,741$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelZ4Z4PassatPassat
TrimsDrive30isDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer  $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,010$9,460$7,950$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,510$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-975-1,3890-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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.3,231 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested287592%
Total Not Requested2508%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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