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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $50,700
Base Invoice $31,600 $47,830
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 375 4,200
Options (change) 300 3,865
Destination 770 995
Total Price $34,095 $55,895
Total Invoice $32,670 $52,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,454
Model Year20122018
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6320hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,095$55,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$48,930
Total Invoice$32,670$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-6,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$46,124

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

Model Year20122018
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,566

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

Model Year20122018
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in115.0 in
Length191.6 in190.0 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.918.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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