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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $43,400
Base Invoice $32,601 $40,110
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Line   1,700
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Line   1,545
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 0 12,100
Options (change) 0 11,025
Destination 820 925
Total Price $34,815 $56,425
Total Invoice $33,421 $52,060

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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: $19,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,858
Model Year20172014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,815$56,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,815$54,495
Total Invoice$33,421$52,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,421$50,279

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172014
ModelPassat3-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Text dictation $50
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
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,781

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,481 lb.3,605 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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