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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: $29,935

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $17,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $16,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $25,412 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Navigation system 1,990      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350 350
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,758      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320 320
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,990 3,200 2,900 900
Options (change) 1,758 2,940 2,665 825
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $29,935 $47,495 $53,595 $69,595
Total Invoice $27,920 $44,885 $50,560 $65,460

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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: $11,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,682
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionS6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$29,935$47,495$53,595$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,590-5,840-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$41,905$47,755$64,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,150
Total Invoice$27,920$44,885$50,560$65,460
Adjustments for Features0-5,283-5,509-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,920$39,602$45,051$60,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,449$20,647

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimKomfort430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,600$8,190$8,440$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,590$5,840$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,283-5,509-5,211

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102018
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.3,559 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested96560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested81562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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