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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $14,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $13,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $46,850
Base Invoice $27,513 $43,280
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
AWD 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
AWD 1,900  
Navigation system 1,589 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 9,000 6,350
Options (change) 8,286 5,775
Destination 630 925
Total Price $39,580 $54,125
Total Invoice $36,429 $49,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,820
Model Year20062014
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,580$54,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$50,085
Total Invoice$36,429$49,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$46,249

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062014
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062014
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in115.0 in
Length188.2 in190.0 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.218.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.256.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
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 net40No
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested426581%
Total Not Requested101519%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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