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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: $38,575 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $11,745 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,607 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $11,853 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,180 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 |
| Base Invoice | $27,997 | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 |
| Sport Package | 4,030 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | ||||
| Shadow Sport Design | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| M Sport Design | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 3,681 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | ||||
| Shadow Sport Design | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | |
| M Sport Design | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,755 | 9,075 | 9,075 | 9,075 | 6,725 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 8,350 | 8,350 | 8,350 | 6,190 |
| Destination | 640 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,575 | $51,820 | $50,320 | $51,669 | $56,670 |
| Total Invoice | $35,607 | $49,455 | $47,460 | $48,434 | $53,390 |
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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: $8,880 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $38,575 | $51,820 | $50,320 | $51,669 | $56,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,115 | -2,865 | -4,140 | -4,140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,575 | $47,705 | $47,455 | $47,529 | $52,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $250 | $0 | $74 | $5,075 |
| Total Invoice | $35,607 | $49,455 | $47,460 | $48,434 | $53,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,927 | -2,702 | -3,881 | -3,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,607 | $45,528 | $44,758 | $44,553 | $49,490 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $975 | $205 | $0 | $4,937 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $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 | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $3,240 | $7,355 | $6,105 | $7,380 | $7,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,115 | $2,865 | $4,140 | $4,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,927 | -2,702 | -3,881 | -3,900 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| 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. | 3,502 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
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | 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 |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
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