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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: $32,115

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,831

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Premium Package       2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,450   950
Luxury Package         1,450  
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Premium Package       2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces       1,335   875
Luxury Package         1,335  
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,115 $34,215 $35,085 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $30,831 $32,846 $33,680 $45,900 $51,575 $66,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,127
Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,115$34,215$35,085$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,115-3,390-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$34,215$34,985$45,480$51,305$67,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$30,831$32,846$33,680$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,942-3,197-2,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,831$32,846$33,584$42,958$48,378$63,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$5,420$20,598

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201420142014201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
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$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
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 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
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
Surround sound    $250$250
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
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
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$3,075$3,075$3,175$6,190$6,465$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,115$3,390$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,942-3,197-2,459

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142018
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.3,559 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86554%
Total Not Requested75046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86566%
Total Not Requested45034%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45066%
Total Not Requested-45034%

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