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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Navigation system       2,150 2,150  
Premium Package       2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500  
Executive Package           4,000
Sunroof           0
Leather seating surfaces           0
Wood trim           0
Navigation system       1,955 1,955  
Premium Package       2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455  
Executive Package           3,640
Sunroof           0
Leather seating surfaces           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,400 5,400 4,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,910 4,910 4,140
Destination 795 795 795 995 995 995
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $47,145 $52,645 $69,745
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $44,075 $49,135 $64,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,732
Model Year201320132013201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,320$47,145$52,645$69,745
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,465-1,465-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,220$45,680$51,180$66,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$5,500$20,775
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$44,075$49,135$64,880
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,370-1,367-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,850$42,705$47,768$61,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$5,063$19,114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201320132013201520152015
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
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
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$2,775$2,775$2,875$4,240$4,240$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,465$1,465$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,370-1,367-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelPassat4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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