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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: $29,935 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||
| Difference: $12,905 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||
| Difference: $11,675 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,195 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $25,412 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | ||
| Power front seats | 995 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 1,758 | ||
| Power front seats | 905 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 7,045 | 5,000 |
| Options (change) | 1,758 | 6,410 | 4,550 |
| Destination | 750 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $42,840 | $48,295 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $39,595 | $44,635 |
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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: $11,990 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,829 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $42,840 | $48,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -915 | -2,315 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,935 | $41,925 | $45,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,055 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $39,595 | $44,635 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -846 | -2,140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,920 | $38,749 | $42,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,746 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,400 | $3,315 | $4,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $915 | $2,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -846 | -2,140 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 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 | 3,345 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
| 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% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 61% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 615 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 615 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
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