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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: $37,630 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $8,415 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $7,986 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,050 | 10,250 | 7,200 |
| Options (change) | 6,386 | 9,330 | 6,555 |
| Destination | 630 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $37,630 | $46,045 | $50,495 |
| Total Invoice | $34,529 | $42,515 | $46,640 |
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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: $8,000 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,603 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $37,630 | $46,045 | $50,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -415 | -65 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,630 | $45,630 | $50,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Total Invoice | $34,529 | $42,515 | $46,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -383 | -60 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,529 | $42,132 | $46,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,448 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,215 | $2,630 | $2,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $415 | $65 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -383 | -60 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4515 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 14% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
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