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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: $36,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,339

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $38,900
Base Invoice $34,519 $35,790
Folding second row seats   475
Premium Package   2,550
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Folding second row seats   430
Premium Package   2,320
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 0 9,370
Options (change) 0 8,565
Destination 820 775
Total Price $36,815 $49,045
Total Invoice $35,339 $45,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,225
Model Year20152007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,815$49,045
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$48,430
Total Invoice$35,339$45,130
Adjustments for Features0-566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,339$44,564

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152007
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152007
ModelPassat3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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