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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimKomfort328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,436 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Navigation system 1,990 2,100 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 479     0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sunroof       1,050
Navigation system 1,758 1,910 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 310     0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sunroof       955
Options (change) 2,469 5,195 5,195 6,245
Options (change) 2,068 4,725 4,725 5,680
Destination 700 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,469 $38,720 $45,320 $62,170
Total Invoice $29,204 $35,635 $41,705 $57,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,904
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimKomfort328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,469$38,720$45,320$62,170
Adjustments for Features-5100-1,800-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,959$38,720$43,520$59,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,650
Total Invoice$29,204$35,635$41,705$57,480
Adjustments for Features-4730-1,656-2,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,731$35,635$40,049$54,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,414$19,256

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimKomfort328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,405$4,205$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0$1,800$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4730-1,656-2,589

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,341 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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%

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