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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: $32,985 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $11,485 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $9,469 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | ||||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 375 | 8,675 | 9,175 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 7,890 | 8,365 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $35,120 | $37,190 | $44,470 | $52,470 |
| Total Invoice | $31,606 | $33,654 | $35,639 | $41,075 | $48,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,295 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,245 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $35,120 | $37,190 | $44,470 | $52,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -810 | -810 | -910 | 0 | -1,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,175 | $34,310 | $36,280 | $44,470 | $51,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Total Invoice | $31,606 | $33,654 | $35,639 | $41,075 | $48,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -776 | -776 | -872 | 0 | -1,039 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,830 | $32,878 | $34,767 | $41,075 | $47,411 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,048 | $3,937 | $0 | $6,336 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $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 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,525 | $3,525 | $3,625 | $2,715 | $3,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $810 | $810 | $910 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -776 | -776 | -872 | 0 | -1,039 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,173 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 16% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 41% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| 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% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | 200 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 83% |
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