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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: $30,990

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,894

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $12,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,300 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $26,436 $37,440 $42,500
Navigation system 1,990 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320
Options (change) 1,990 3,550 3,550
Options (change) 1,758 3,230 3,230
Destination 700 925 925
Total Price $30,990 $44,975 $50,475
Total Invoice $28,894 $41,595 $46,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,265
Model Year200920142014
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,990$44,975$50,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,715-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$41,260$47,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,650
Total Invoice$28,894$41,595$46,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,436-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$38,159$44,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,125

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200920142014
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort428i435i
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 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,240$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,436-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,345 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
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%

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