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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: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelZ4Passat
TrimsDrive30i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,500 $29,950
Base Invoice $42,980 $27,513
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 3,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
CD changer, remote 600  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Wood trim 500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
AWD   1,950
Cold Weather Package 910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 3,550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
CD changer, remote 545  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Wood trim 455  
Navigation system 1,910 1,589
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 11,125 9,000
Options (change) 10,125 8,286
Destination 875 630
Total Price $58,500 $39,580
Total Invoice $53,980 $36,429

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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: $14,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,297
Model Year20112006
ModelZ4Passat
TrimsDrive30i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$58,500$39,580
Adjustments for Features-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,890$39,580
Total Invoice$53,980$36,429
Adjustments for Features-4,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,726$36,429

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelZ4Passat
TrimsDrive30i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,660$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2540

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,318 lb.3,829 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested084%
Total Not Requested016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested465588%
Total Not Requested62512%

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