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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,500 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $18,995 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $17,337 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,650 | $34,650 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 |
| Base Invoice | $30,353 | $33,230 | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,670 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 10,250 | 10,250 | 10,250 | 8,500 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 9,430 | 9,430 | 9,430 | 7,820 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 |
| Total Price | $32,500 | $35,500 | $52,995 | $51,495 | $52,844 | $58,445 |
| Total Invoice | $31,203 | $34,080 | $50,535 | $48,540 | $49,514 | $55,020 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,740 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,877 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,500 | $35,500 | $52,995 | $51,495 | $52,844 | $58,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -1,505 | -255 | -1,530 | -1,655 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,500 | $35,350 | $51,490 | $51,240 | $51,314 | $56,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,850 | $250 | $0 | $74 | $5,550 |
| Total Invoice | $31,203 | $34,080 | $50,535 | $48,540 | $49,514 | $55,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -144 | -1,435 | -240 | -1,434 | -1,558 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,203 | $33,936 | $49,100 | $48,300 | $48,080 | $53,462 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,733 | $1,020 | $220 | $0 | $5,382 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,925 | $4,075 | $5,430 | $4,180 | $5,455 | $5,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $1,505 | $255 | $1,530 | $1,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -144 | -1,435 | -240 | -1,434 | -1,558 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,275 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
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