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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: $41,690

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $9,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimVR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $38,900
Base Invoice $33,597 $35,790
AWD 1,950 1,900
iPod integration 0 400
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,400
Premium Package   2,550
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Aluminum trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
AWD 1,959 1,745
iPod integration 0 365
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589 1,910
Adaptive cruise control 861 2,135
Premium Package   2,320
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Aluminum trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 4,950 13,120
Options (change) 4,608 11,955
Destination 690 775
Total Price $41,690 $52,795
Total Invoice $38,895 $48,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,646
Model Year20082007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimVR6335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,690$52,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$51,730
Total Invoice$38,895$48,520
Adjustments for Features0-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,895$47,541

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimVR6335i
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
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
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979

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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 Year20082007
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
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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