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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $49,200
Base Invoice $33,230 $45,945
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 0 9,250
Options (change) 0 8,415
Destination 850 995
Total Price $35,500 $59,445
Total Invoice $34,080 $55,355

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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: $18,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,219
Model Year20182016
ModelPassat3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,500$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$54,015
Total Invoice$34,080$55,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$50,299

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

Model Year20182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $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
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
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,056

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,571 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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