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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: $39,740 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $6,985 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $6,159 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 |
| iPod integration | 0 | 400 | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 225 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sport Package | 1,350 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | 365 | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 199 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sport Package | 1,230 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 11,250 | 12,200 | 10,750 |
| Options (change) | 2,649 | 10,190 | 11,055 | 9,735 |
| Destination | 690 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $39,740 | $46,725 | $55,125 | $55,775 |
| Total Invoice | $36,936 | $43,095 | $50,815 | $51,430 |
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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: $5,955 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,209 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $39,740 | $46,725 | $55,125 | $55,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,030 | -480 | -1,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,740 | $45,695 | $54,645 | $54,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,950 | $9,050 |
| Total Invoice | $36,936 | $43,095 | $50,815 | $51,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -442 | -950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,936 | $42,145 | $50,373 | $50,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,228 | $8,335 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 328i | 335i | 335d |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,065 | $3,095 | $2,545 | $3,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,030 | $480 | $1,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -950 | -442 | -950 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | 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 | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 18% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| 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% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 87% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| 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% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 27% |
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