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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelPassatPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Sport Package       1,350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
iPod integration       400 400
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Sport Package       1,230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 0 0 11,425 12,375 10,925
Options (change) 0 0 10,350 11,215 9,895
Destination 820 820 875 875 875
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $46,900 $55,300 $55,950
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $43,255 $50,975 $51,590

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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: $16,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,561
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelPassatPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6S6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,815$34,815$46,900$55,300$55,950
Adjustments for Features-2,455-2,555-5500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$32,260$46,350$55,300$55,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$8,950$9,050
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$43,255$50,975$51,590
Adjustments for Features-2,357-2,453-5070-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,187$30,968$42,748$50,975$51,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$8,227$8,335

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelPassatPassat3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,475$3,470$2,920$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$2,555$550$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,357-2,453-5070-507

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,341 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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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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested242584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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