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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $9,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelPassat3-Series
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $38,900
Base Invoice $27,513 $35,790
AWD 1,950 1,900
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Premium Package   2,550
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
AWD 1,900 1,745
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,910
Premium Package   2,320
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 9,000 10,320
Options (change) 8,286 9,455
Destination 630 775
Total Price $39,580 $49,995
Total Invoice $36,429 $46,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,933
Model Year20062007
ModelPassat3-Series
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,580$49,995
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$49,280
Total Invoice$36,429$46,020
Adjustments for Features0-658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$45,362

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062007
ModelPassat3-Series
Trim3.6 VR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-658

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062007
ModelPassat3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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 row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested441584%
Total Not Requested86516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested5040%
Total Not Requested7560%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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