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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: $39,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $33,597 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 225 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,800 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Adaptive cruise control 975        
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
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 Package         0
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 199 460 460 460 460
Navigation system 1,589 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Adaptive cruise control 861        
Premium Package   2,255 2,255 2,255  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
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 Package         0
Options (change) 3,000 8,825 8,825 8,825 6,375
Options (change) 2,649 8,105 8,105 8,105 5,850
Destination 690 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $39,740 $50,070 $48,570 $49,919 $55,270
Total Invoice $36,936 $47,215 $45,820 $46,794 $52,070

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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: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,040
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,740$50,070$48,570$49,919$55,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-3,015-3,140-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$46,955$45,555$46,779$53,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,224$7,975
Total Invoice$36,936$47,215$45,820$46,794$52,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,937-2,844-2,943-1,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,936$44,278$42,976$43,851$50,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0$875$7,455

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,930$6,830$6,955$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$3,015$3,140$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,937-2,844-2,943-1,639

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelPassat3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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