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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $49,200
Base Invoice $34,519 $45,945
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 750 4,450
Options (change) 600 4,050
Destination 820 995
Total Price $37,565 $54,645
Total Invoice $35,939 $50,990

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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: $12,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,371
Model Year20152016
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6300hp 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$37,565$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$49,630
Total Invoice$35,939$50,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$46,310

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

Model Year20152016
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
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 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
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,680

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,423 lb.4,010 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 335i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%

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