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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: $38,765 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||
| Difference: $7,280 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||
| Difference: $6,440 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 225 | 500 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 199 | 455 | 455 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,025 | 10,250 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 1,788 | 9,330 | 8,575 |
| Destination | 690 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $38,765 | $46,045 | $52,695 |
| Total Invoice | $36,075 | $42,515 | $48,660 |
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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: $6,465 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,687 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 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) | 235/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $38,765 | $46,045 | $52,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -815 | -640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,765 | $45,230 | $52,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,825 |
| Total Invoice | $36,075 | $42,515 | $48,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -753 | -591 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,075 | $41,762 | $48,069 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,307 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 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 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,390 | $3,205 | $3,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $815 | $640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -753 | -591 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 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
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| 225/45YR18 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 | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
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