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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,575

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,607

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim3.6 VR6428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,180 $41,850 $48,150
Base Invoice $27,997 $39,180 $44,980
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Sport Package 4,030    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800 1,950 1,950
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Premium Package   2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Sport Package 3,681    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589 1,775 1,775
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Premium Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,755 6,750 6,000
Options (change) 6,970 6,140 5,460
Destination 640 995 995
Total Price $38,575 $49,595 $55,145
Total Invoice $35,607 $46,315 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,799
Model Year200720162016
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim3.6 VR6428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,575$49,595$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,575$46,480$52,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450
Total Invoice$35,607$46,315$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,909-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,607$43,406$49,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200720162016
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim3.6 VR6428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,805$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,909-2,066

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20072016
ModelPassat4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in182.6 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Cargo net40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested344072%
Total Not Requested134028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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