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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $10,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimTDI SE328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $38,600
Base Invoice $25,985 $35,690
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 235 1,050
Options (change) 185 955
Destination 820 925
Total Price $28,150 $40,575
Total Invoice $26,990 $37,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,219
Model Year20152014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimTDI SE328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/44 MPG32/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,150$40,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$38,025
Total Invoice$26,990$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,990$35,209

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimTDI SE328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,615$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152014
ModelPassat3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in182.5 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,408 lb.3,460 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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