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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: $41,690

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $14,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,895

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $12,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelPassat4-Series
TrimVR6435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $46,000
Base Invoice $33,597 $42,500
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Adaptive cruise control 975  
AWD 1,950 2,000
Premium Package   2,200
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589 1,955
Adaptive cruise control 861  
AWD 1,959 1,840
Premium Package   2,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 4,950 8,950
Options (change) 4,608 8,160
Destination 690 925
Total Price $41,690 $55,875
Total Invoice $38,895 $51,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,676
Model Year20082014
ModelPassat4-Series
TrimVR6435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,690$55,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$52,610
Total Invoice$38,895$51,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,895$48,571

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelPassat4-Series
TrimVR6435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,014

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,829 lb.3,755 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
BMW 4-Series 435i

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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