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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: $39,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $10,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimVR6430i440i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $33,597 $40,950 $46,900
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Premium Package   2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Premium Package   2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 3,000 5,850 5,550
Options (change) 2,649 5,380 5,105
Destination 690 995 995
Total Price $39,740 $50,145 $56,245
Total Invoice $36,936 $47,325 $53,000

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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: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,001
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimVR6430i440i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,740$50,145$56,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$46,555$52,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850
Total Invoice$36,936$47,325$53,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,388-3,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,936$43,937$49,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,445

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimVR6430i440i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$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
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$3,665$7,255$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,388-3,618

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082018
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.3,559 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 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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